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

Position

White: king h1; queen b2; rook e2; pawns a2/b6/f3/g2/h3. Black: king g8; queen g3; rook c8; pawns d3/f7/g6/h4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: b7 — pawn b6→b7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc1+ — rook c8→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Qxc1 (queen b2→c1, captures rook).
3. Best move: dxe2 — pawn d3→e2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, short. The key move is Rc1+.

Position data

FEN: 2r3k1/5p2/1P4p1/8/7p/3p1PqP/PQ2R1P1/7K w - - 0 43

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