Chess Puzzle #0RqbP — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; rooks c4/e7; bishop e6; pawns d5/e4/f4/g3/h2. Black: king g8; rooks b1/f8; pawns a3/d6/f7/g6/h7. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rcc7 — rook c4→c7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: a2 — pawn a3→a2. Opponent replies Bxf7+ (bishop e6→f7, captures pawn, gives check).
3. Best move: Rxf7 — rook f8→f7, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, endgame, equality, short. The key move is a2.

Position data

FEN: 5rk1/4Rp1p/3pB1p1/3P4/2R1PP2/p5P1/6KP/1r6 w - - 0 37

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