Chess Puzzle #U049G — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen g3; rooks e1/e8; pawns a2/c2/f2/g2/h2. Black: king b7; queen d4; rook d6; knight d7; pawns a6/c5. White is ahead by 5 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: R1e6 — rook e1→e6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxe6 — rook d6→e6, captures rook. Opponent replies Qb3+ (queen g3→b3, gives check).
3. Best move: Rb6 — rook e6→b6.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move Rxe6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4R3/1k1n4/p2r4/2p5/3q4/6Q1/P1P2PPP/4R1K1 w - - 0 31

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