Chess Puzzle #n0FgZ — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen b7; rooks a1/d5; bishop f3; pawns a4/a5/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; queen f4; rooks c2/d8; bishop g5; pawns e5/f7/g7/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxd5 — rook d8→d5, captures rook. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qxd5 — queen b7→d5, captures rook. Opponent replies Rc1+ (rook c2→c1, gives check).
3. Best move: Rxc1 — rook a1→c1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

equality, middlegame, short. The key move Qxd5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3r2k1/1Q3pp1/7p/P2Rp1b1/P4q2/5B2/2r2PPP/R5K1 b - - 0 32

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