Chess Puzzle #A8Sm7 — Intermediate, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g3; rooks b7/c1; pawns b5/f3/g2/h2. Black: king d6; rooks d4/e2; bishop e7; pawns f6/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rdd2 — rook d4→d2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rc6+ — rook c1→c6, gives check. Opponent replies Kd5 (king d6→d5).
3. Best move: Rd7+ — rook b7→d7, gives check. Opponent replies Ke5 (king d5→e5).
4. Best move: Rxe7+ — rook d7→e7, captures bishop, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, exposed king, interference, long. The key move Rxe7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/1R2b2p/3k1pp1/1P6/3r4/5PK1/4r1PP/2R5 b - - 1 32

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