Chess Puzzle #BMn9H — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f1; rook f7; bishop d6; pawns c5/d5/g3/h2. Black: king g6; rook e4; bishop b4; pawns a5/g4/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf4 — rook f7→f4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf4+ — rook e4→f4, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Bxf4 (bishop d6→f4, captures rook).
3. Best move: Bxc5 — bishop b4→c5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Rxf4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/5R2/3B2kp/p1PP4/1b2r1p1/6P1/7P/5K2 w - - 3 45

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