Chess Puzzle #5fvqf — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook a8; knight a3; pawns e3/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g6; rook g7; bishop b2; pawns c3/f6/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxa3 — bishop b2→a3, captures knight. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxa3 — rook a8→a3, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rc7 (rook g7→c7).
3. Best move: Ra1 — rook a3→a1.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, short. The key move Rxa3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: R7/6r1/5pkp/8/8/N1p1P2P/1b3PP1/6K1 b - - 0 34

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