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

Position

White: king g1; queen e4; rooks d1/e1; bishop b3; pawns a2/b2/c3/d5/g2/h3. Black: king g8; queen d7; rooks f2/f8; bishop d6; pawns a7/b5/c7/g7/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf1 — rook e1→f1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf1+ — rook f2→f1, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Rxf1 (rook d1→f1, captures rook).
3. Best move: Bc5+ — bishop d6→c5, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, kingside attack, master, middlegame, short. The key move Rxf1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 5rk1/p1pq2pp/3b4/1p1P4/4Q3/1BP4P/PP3rP1/3RR1K1 w - - 1 26

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