Chess Puzzle #63DbW — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f1; bishops b5/b6; pawns a6/e5/f2/f3/h2. Black: king f8; rook c2; bishop c5; pawns e6/f7/g7/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxc5+ — bishop b6→c5, captures bishop, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxc5 — rook c2→c5, captures bishop. Opponent replies a7 (pawn a6→a7).
3. Best move: Rc1+ — rook c5→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Kg2 (king f1→g2).
4. Best move: Ra1 — rook c1→a1.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, long. The key move Rxc5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/5ppp/PB2p3/1Bb1P3/8/5P2/2r2P1P/5K2 w - - 1 27

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