Chess Puzzle #I2ipl — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rooks b2/c1; pawns a5/c2/c4/d3/d5/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; rooks d2/e2; pawns b7/c7/d4/f7/g7/h6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxb7 — rook b2→b7, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf2 — rook e2→f2, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kh1 (king g1→h1).
3. Best move: Rxg2 — rook f2→g2, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxf2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/1pp2pp1/7p/P2P4/2Pp4/3P3P/1RPrrPP1/2R3K1 w - - 8 27

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