Chess Puzzle #6xpG5 — Master, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h4; rook b7; pawns b5/d4/f3/h2. Black: king d6; knight a4; pawns b6/c3/d5/f4/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb8 — rook b7→b8. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: c2 — pawn c3→c2. Opponent replies Rc8 (rook b8→c8).
3. Best move: Nc5 — knight a4→c5. Opponent replies dxc5+ (pawn d4→c5, captures knight, gives check).
4. Best move: Kd7 — king d6→d7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, defensive move, endgame, long, quiet move, sacrifice. The key move is c2.

Position data

FEN: 8/1R6/1p1k4/1P1p3p/n2P1p1K/2p2P2/7P/8 w - - 0 42

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