Chess Puzzle #4j0y6 — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rooks c7/d1; bishop h5; pawns a2/b2/c2/f2/g2. Black: king f6; rooks a8/f8; bishop f5; pawns a7/c6/d5/g5/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rfc8 — rook f8→c8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rf7+ — rook c7→f7, gives check. Opponent replies Ke5 (king f6→e5).
3. Best move: Re1+ — rook d1→e1, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move is Rf7+.

Position data

FEN: r4r2/p1R5/2p2k1p/3p1bpB/8/8/PPP2PP1/3R2K1 b - - 7 24

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