Chess Puzzle #5OQyV — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook f2; bishops b4/g6; pawns c5/g2/h2. Black: king g8; rook d8; knight b5; pawns a3/f6/g7/h6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c6 — pawn c5→c6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d8→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Rf1 (rook f2→f1).
3. Best move: Rxf1+ — rook d1→f1, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf1 (king g1→f1, captures rook).
4. Best move: a2 — pawn a3→a2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, endgame, long. The key move Rxf1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 3r2k1/6p1/5pBp/1nP5/1B6/p7/5RPP/6K1 w - - 0 37

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