Chess Puzzle #Wkxqk — Master, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen c3; rook c1; pawns a3/b2/c4/e3/f2/g3/h4. Black: king g8; queen d6; rook d2; pawns a7/b6/c5/f5/g6/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rc2 — rook c1→c2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd3 — rook d2→d3. Opponent replies Qe1 (queen c3→e1).
3. Best move: Rd1 — rook d3→d1. Opponent replies Rc1 (rook c2→c1).
4. Best move: Rxe1+ — rook d1→e1, captures queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pin. The key move Rxe1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/p7/1p1q2pp/2p2p2/2P4P/P1Q1P1P1/1P1r1P2/2R3K1 w - - 0 34

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