Chess Puzzle #l6IF6 — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h4; rook d3; bishop d2; knight e5; pawns a3/b4/d4/f5. Black: king h7; rooks g2/g8; pawns a6/b5/c7/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f6 — pawn f5→f6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rh2+ — rook g2→h2, gives check. Opponent replies Rh3 (rook d3→h3).
3. Best move: Rxd2 — rook h2→d2, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

deflection, endgame, equality, short. The key move is Rh2+.

Position data

FEN: 6r1/2p4k/p7/1p2NP1p/1P1P3K/P2R4/3B2r1/8 w - - 1 38

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