Chess Puzzle #g0pUy — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; rooks e2/e3; bishop e1; knight c4; pawns a2/b3/g2. Black: king b7; queen d4; rook d1; pawns a6/c7/f5/g6/h7. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf2 — rook e2→f2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxe1 — rook d1→e1, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rxe1 (rook e3→e1, captures rook).
3. Best move: Qxf2 — queen d4→f2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

capturing the defender, crushing, endgame, short. The key move Rxe1 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/1kp4p/p5p1/5p2/2Nq4/1P2R3/P3R1PK/3rB3 w - - 14 42

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