Chess Puzzle #0yXhw — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen f1; rook b7; pawns a2/b3/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; queen d5; rook d4; pawns a7/f5/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb8+ — rook b7→b8, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kf7 — king g8→f7. Opponent replies Rb5 (rook b8→b5).
3. Best move: Qd6 — queen d5→d6. Opponent replies g3 (pawn g2→g3).
4. Best move: Rd1 — rook d4→d1.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, long, pin. The key move is Kf7.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/pR5p/6p1/3q1p2/3r4/1P6/P4PPP/5QK1 w - - 2 37

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