Chess Puzzle #UtuB7 — Expert, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g4; rooks a3/f3; bishop f4; pawns c4/g5. Black: king c6; rooks e8/f1; bishop d1; pawns a5/b6/c5/g6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re2 — rook e8→e2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf1 — rook f3→f1, captures rook. Opponent replies Re1+ (rook e2→e1, gives check).
3. Best move: Rff3 — rook f1→f3.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, hanging piece, short. The key move Rxf1 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4r3/8/1pk3p1/p1p3P1/2P2BK1/R4R2/8/3b1r2 b - - 6 47

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