Chess Puzzle #FKTtA — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; queen c2; rook g3; pawns d4/e5/f2/h2. Black: king f8; queen e8; rook g8; bishop g7; pawns a5/d5/e6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a4 — pawn a5→a4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rf3+ — rook g3→f3, gives check. Opponent replies Bf6+ (bishop g7→f6, gives check).
3. Best move: Kh1 — king g2→h1.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, pin, short. The key move is Rf3+.

Position data

FEN: 4qkr1/6b1/4p3/p2pP3/3P4/6R1/2Q2PKP/8 b - - 13 47

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