Chess Puzzle #f0TSt — Expert, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h1; queen g2; rook f3; bishop f1; pawns b2/c3/g4/h2. Black: king g7; queen c2; rooks e1/f6; pawns g5/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf1+ — rook e1→f1, captures bishop, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf1 — rook f3→f1, captures rook. Opponent replies Rxf1+ (rook f6→f1, captures rook, gives check).
3. Best move: Qxf1 — queen g2→f1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move Rxf1 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6k1/5r1p/6p1/6P1/2P2R2/1Pq3QP/4rB1K b - - 6 43

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