Chess Puzzle #0cI3A — Intermediate, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f3; rook f1; pawns a2/b2/c3/e3/g4/h3. Black: king g5; rook e8; pawns a7/b6/c6/g7/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: e4 — pawn e3→e4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rf8+ — rook e8→f8, gives check. Opponent replies Kg2 (king f3→g2).
3. Best move: Rxf1 — rook f8→f1, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxf1 (king g2→f1, captures rook).
4. Best move: Kf4 — king g5→f4.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rf8+.

Position data

FEN: 4r3/p5p1/1pp4p/6k1/6P1/2P1PK1P/PP6/5R2 w - - 1 28

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