Chess Puzzle #AegTC — Intermediate, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; rooks a1/e7; bishop f3; pawns a3/b4/d3/h3. Black: king f6; rook d8; bishops d4/d5; pawns a7/b7/c6/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rae1 — rook a1→e1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rg8+ — rook d8→g8, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king g2→h2).
3. Best move: Bxf3 — bishop d5→f3, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advantage, deflection, endgame, short. The key move is Rg8+.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/pp2R2p/2p2k2/3b4/1P1b4/P2P1B1P/6K1/R7 w - - 3 32

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