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

Position

White: king c2; rook h5; pawns a2/b3/c4/f3/g3/h2. Black: king e6; bishop d2; pawns a5/c5/c6/e3/f4/f6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxc5 — rook h5→c5, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bb4 — bishop d2→b4. Opponent replies Rxc6+ (rook c5→c6, captures pawn, gives check).
3. Best move: Kd7 — king e6→d7. Opponent replies Rxf6 (rook c6→f6, captures pawn).
4. Best move: e2 — pawn e3→e2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, defensive move, endgame, long, sacrifice. The key move is Bb4.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/2p1kp2/p1p4R/2P2p2/1P2pPP1/P1Kb3P/8 w - - 0 39

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