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

Position

White: king g1; rook b7; pawns a4/b6/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g7; rook c5; pawns a5/f7/g6/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf7+ — rook b7→f7, captures pawn, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxf7 — king g7→f7, captures rook. Opponent replies b7 (pawn b6→b7).
3. Best move: Rc1+ — rook c5→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king g1→h2).
4. Best move: Rb1 — rook c1→b1.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, long, rook endgame. The key move Kxf7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/1R3pk1/1P4p1/p1r4p/P7/7P/5PP1/6K1 w - - 0 32

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