Chess Puzzle #51YKa — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen c1; rook c6; pawns a3/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; queen d6; rook b8; pawns a6/d5/e6/f7/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb1 — rook b8→b1. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rc8+ — rook c6→c8, gives check. Opponent replies Kh7 (king g8→h7).
3. Best move: Qxb1+ — queen c1→b1, captures rook, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Qxb1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 1r4k1/5pp1/p1Rqp2p/3p4/8/P6P/5PP1/2Q3K1 b - - 2 28

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