Chess Puzzle #58WR3 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen h4; rooks d6/e1; pawns d7/f2/g2/h2. Black: king f5; queen d8; rooks a2/h8; pawns a7/c2/f7/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qxd8 — queen h4→d8, captures queen. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxd8 — rook h8→d8, captures queen. Opponent replies Rd5+ (rook d6→d5, gives check).
3. Best move: Kf6 — king f5→f6.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move Rxd8 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3q3r/p2P1p1p/3R2p1/5k2/7Q/8/r1p2PPP/4R1K1 w - - 0 29

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