Chess Puzzle #Y0sx8 — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen g6; rooks a1/f2; bishop g2; pawns a3/b4/g5. Black: king h8; queen g3; rook f8; bishop b7; knight f6; pawns a6/b5/c5/g7/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxg2 — bishop b7→g2, captures bishop. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxg2 — rook f2→g2, captures bishop. Opponent replies Qe3+ (queen g3→e3, gives check).
3. Best move: Kh1 — king g1→h1.

Tactical themes

defensive move, equality, middlegame, short. The key move Rxg2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 5r1k/1b4p1/p4nQp/1pp3P1/1P6/P5q1/5RB1/R5K1 b - - 1 32

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