Chess Puzzle #bR03c — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king e4; rooks g1/g2; bishop b3; pawns a2/d5/h3. Black: king f6; rooks c3/d8; pawns b4/e5/f4/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: d6 — pawn d5→d6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxd6 — rook d8→d6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rg6+ (rook g2→g6, gives check).
3. Best move: hxg6 — pawn h7→g6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move Rxd6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/7p/5k2/3Pp3/1p2Kp2/1Br4P/P5R1/6R1 w - - 6 45

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