Chess Puzzle #pDeLJ — Master, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king c1; queen g7; rook g1; pawns a3/b2/c3/f2/f6/g2/h2. Black: king d7; queen c6; rook c8; bishop b7; pawns a6/b5/d4/e6/f7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: dxc3 — pawn d4→c3, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook g1→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Kc7 (king d7→c7).
3. Best move: Qg3+ — queen g7→g3, gives check. Opponent replies Kb6 (king c7→b6).
4. Best move: Rd6 — rook d1→d6.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, long, pin. The key move is Rd1+.

Position data

FEN: 2r5/1b1k1pQ1/p1q1pP2/1p6/3p4/P1P5/1P3PPP/2K3R1 b - - 3 25

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