Chess Puzzle #362HF — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook e1; bishop f6; pawns a3/b2/f2/g3. Black: king f7; rook c8; bishop f3; pawns a7/b6/g4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc3 — bishop f6→c3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc6 — rook c8→c6. Opponent replies Re3 (rook e1→e3).
3. Best move: Rh6 — rook c6→h6. Opponent replies Rxf3+ (rook e3→f3, captures bishop, gives check).
4. Best move: gxf3 — pawn g4→f3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move is Rc6.

Position data

FEN: 2r5/p4k2/1p3B2/8/6p1/P4bP1/1P3P2/4R1K1 w - - 4 37

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