Chess Puzzle #qx5DW — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f5; rooks d1/g1; bishop e5; pawns a3/b2/d4/e4/f6/h3. Black: king g8; rooks c6/h7; bishop h4; pawns a6/b5/c4/g3. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxg3 — bishop e5→g3, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf6+ — rook c6→f6, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kg4 (king f5→g4).
3. Best move: Rg7+ — rook h7→g7, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, master, short. The key move Rxf6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/7r/p1r2P2/1p2BK2/2pPP2b/P5pP/1P6/3R2R1 w - - 0 38

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