Chess Puzzle #hmOX6 — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rooks f1/f2; pawns a2/b2/c2/d3/g2/h3. Black: king g7; rooks e8/f6; bishop f5; pawns a6/b7/d4/g5/h6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ree6 — rook e8→e6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf5 — rook f2→f5, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rxf5 (rook f6→f5, captures rook).
3. Best move: Rxf5 — rook f1→f5, captures rook.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move Rxf5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4r3/1p4k1/p4r1p/5bp1/3p4/3P3P/PPP2RP1/5RK1 b - - 1 27

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