Chess Puzzle #OWHc3 — Expert, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; rook c6; bishop g4; knight e2; pawns e4/g3/h2. Black: king g8; rooks d1/e3; bishop e1; pawns a6/f6/f7/h7. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd2 — bishop e1→d2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rc8+ — rook c6→c8, gives check. Opponent replies Kg7 (king g8→g7).
3. Best move: Nd4 — knight e2→d4.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, master, short. The key move is Rc8+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/5p1p/p1R2p2/8/4P1B1/4r1P1/4N1KP/3rb3 b - - 4 32

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