Chess Puzzle #24wdP — Intermediate, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen f2; rook d1; bishop c4; pawns c5/g4. Black: king g8; queen h3; rook f8; pawns a5/e7/f7/g6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxf7+ — bishop c4→f7, captures pawn, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf7 — rook f8→f7, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rd8+ (rook d1→d8, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg7 — king g8→g7. Opponent replies Qd4+ (queen f2→d4, gives check).
4. Best move: Rf6 — rook f7→f6.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Rxf7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 5rk1/4pp2/6p1/p1P5/2B3P1/7q/5Q2/3R2K1 w - - 0 38

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