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

Position

White: king b1; queen f4; rooks b2/h1; pawns c2/c3/g4. Black: king g8; queen g6; rooks d2/e8; pawns a7/c6/f7/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ree2 — rook e8→e2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rh6 — rook h1→h6. Opponent replies Rd1+ (rook d2→d1, gives check).
3. Best move: Ka2 — king b1→a2. Opponent replies Rd8 (rook d1→d8).
4. Best move: Rxg6+ — rook h6→g6, captures queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, long. The key move Rxg6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 4r1k1/p4p1p/2p3q1/8/5QP1/2P5/1RPr4/1K5R b - - 0 28

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