Chess Puzzle #2wSBP — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king b2; rook h4; knight g4; pawns a5/b3/c3/d4/h6. Black: king c7; rook g6; knight h7; pawns a6/b7/d5/f3. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ne5 — knight g4→e5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: f2 — pawn f3→f2. Opponent replies Rf4 (rook h4→f4).
3. Best move: Rf6 — rook g6→f6. Opponent replies Rxf2 (rook f4→f2, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Rxf2+ — rook f6→f2, captures rook, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, endgame, long. The key move Rxf2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/1pk4n/p5rP/P2p4/3P2NR/1PP2p2/1K6/8 w - - 0 42

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