Chess Puzzle #RGaT6 — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen b6; rook f1; pawns a7/b2/c3/f2/g2. Black: king h6; queen d5; rook g4; pawns c5/d6/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f3 — pawn f2→f3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxg2+ — rook g4→g2, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxg2 (king g1→g2, captures rook).
3. Best move: Qg5+ — queen d5→g5, gives check.

Tactical themes

attraction, endgame, equality, sacrifice, short. The key move Rxg2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/P6p/1Q1p3k/2pq4/6r1/2P5/1P3PP1/5RK1 w - - 1 35

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