Chess Puzzle #F52qy — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king e6; bishop b3; knight f5; pawns a2/b2/c2/e7. Black: king g5; rook e8; pawns a7/c6/g4/h4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nd6 — knight f5→d6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxe7+ — rook e8→e7, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxe7 (king e6→e7, captures rook).
3. Best move: g3 — pawn g4→g3. Opponent replies Ba4 (bishop b3→a4).
4. Best move: g2 — pawn g3→g2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, endgame, long, master, sacrifice. The key move Rxe7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 4r3/p3P3/2p1K3/5Nk1/6pp/1B6/PPP5/8 w - - 0 38

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