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

Position

White: king f5; rook f3; pawns b4/d4/e6/g5/h4. Black: king e7; rook e1; bishop a6; pawns b7/c6/d5/g7/h5. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd3+ — bishop a6→d3, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxd3 — rook f3→d3, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rxe6 (rook e1→e6, captures pawn).
3. Best move: g6 — pawn g5→g6.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move Rxd3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p2k1p1/b1p1P3/3p1KPp/1P1P3P/5R2/8/4r3 b - - 5 47

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