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

Position

White: king g1; queen b4; rooks a1/f1; pawns a2/b2/g3/h2. Black: king e7; queen d6; rooks g8/h8; pawns a7/b7/c7/e6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qxb7 — queen b4→b7, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxh2 — rook h8→h2, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rf7+ (rook f1→f7, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxf7 — king e7→f7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move Rxh2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6rr/ppp1k3/3qp3/8/1Q6/6P1/PP5P/R4RK1 w - - 5 26

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