Chess Puzzle #33FYk — Master, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen a7; bishop d2; pawns a2/b5/d3. Black: king f6; rook f5; bishop e7; pawns b6/d6/e5/g3/h3. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qb7 — queen a7→b7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rf2 — rook f5→f2. Opponent replies Bg5+ (bishop d2→g5, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg6 — king f6→g6. Opponent replies Qe4+ (queen b7→e4, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxg5 — king g6→g5, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, master. The key move is Rf2.

Position data

FEN: 8/Q3b3/1p1p1k2/1P2pr2/8/3P2pp/P2B4/6K1 w - - 0 34

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