Chess Puzzle #lc7BD — Expert, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king d5; rooks a7/g7; pawns b2/b4/c3/e4/g3/h2. Black: king h8; queen e3; rook c6; knight c4. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg6 — rook c6→g6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rh7+ — rook g7→h7, gives check. Opponent replies Kg8 (king h8→g8).
3. Best move: Kxc4 — king d5→c4, captures knight.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move is Rh7+.

Position data

FEN: 7k/R5R1/2r5/3K4/1Pn1P3/2P1q1P1/1P5P/8 b - - 6 42

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