Chess Puzzle #FbcUI — Master, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; rooks b7/c4; bishop c1; pawns a4/c5/f2/g4/h3. Black: king g8; rooks c6/d1; knight f3; pawns e6/f7/g5/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg3 — king h2→g3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ne5 — knight f3→e5. Opponent replies Rb8+ (rook b7→b8, gives check).
3. Best move: Kh7 — king g8→h7. Opponent replies Rc3 (rook c4→c3).
4. Best move: Rxc5 — rook c6→c5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Ne5.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/1R3p2/2r1p2p/2P3p1/P1R3P1/5n1P/5P1K/2Br4 w - - 1 33

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