Chess Puzzle #4KU7B — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f2; queen e5; rooks e1/h3; pawns a2/b2/h2. Black: king g8; queen g6; rook c8; bishop f7; pawns a6/b7/f4/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg1 — rook e1→g1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc2+ — rook c8→c2, gives check. Opponent replies Kf3 (king f2→f3).
3. Best move: Qxg1 — queen g6→g1, captures rook. Opponent replies Qb8+ (queen e5→b8, gives check).
4. Best move: Kg7 — king g8→g7.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, deflection, endgame, long. The key move is Rc2+.

Position data

FEN: 2r3k1/1p3b1p/p5q1/4Q3/5p2/7R/PP3K1P/4R3 w - - 3 43

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