Chess Puzzle #KDup9 — Expert, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen f3; rooks d1/f1; pawns a3/c6/d6/g2/h3. Black: king h8; queen g5; rooks e1/e8; bishop a5; pawns a7/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxd1 — rook e1→d1, captures rook. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxd1 — rook f1→d1, captures rook. Opponent replies Bb6+ (bishop a5→b6, gives check).
3. Best move: Kh1 — king g1→h1.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, short. The key move Rxd1 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4r2k/p5p1/2PP3p/b5q1/8/P4Q1P/6P1/3RrRK1 b - - 0 30

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