Chess Puzzle #7FPxh — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king c3; queen f5; rooks d7/g3; knight c4; pawns a2/b2/c2/f2/g2. Black: king f8; queen c7; rook d1; knight e2; pawns a6/f7. White is ahead by 8 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb3 — king c3→b3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxd7 — rook d1→d7, captures rook. Opponent replies Rg8+ (rook g3→g8, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxg8 — king f8→g8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

equality, middlegame, short. The key move Rxd7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/2qR1p2/p7/5Q2/2N5/2K3R1/PPP1nPP1/3r4 w - - 9 33

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