Chess Puzzle #LB9AW — Intermediate, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen e5; rook c1; pawns a2/b3/f2/g3/h2. Black: king h7; queen f7; rook d7; pawns a6/f5/g4/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rc5 — rook c1→c5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d7→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Kg2 (king g1→g2).
3. Best move: Qb7+ — queen f7→b7, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move is Rd1+.

Position data

FEN: 8/3r1q1k/p6p/4Qp2/6p1/1P4P1/P4P1P/2R3K1 w - - 2 33

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