Chess Puzzle #GZw36 — Expert, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f1; rooks b6/c7; bishop b2; pawns b4/g3/h3. Black: king g8; rooks e6/e8; bishops d5/f8; pawns d6/e3. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc4+ — bishop d5→c4, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxc4 — rook c7→c4, captures bishop. Opponent replies e2+ (pawn e3→e2, gives check).
3. Best move: Ke1 — king f1→e1. Opponent replies Bh6 (bishop f8→h6).
4. Best move: Bc1 — bishop b2→c1. Opponent replies Bxc1 (bishop h6→c1, captures bishop).
5. Best move: Rxc1 — rook c4→c1, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

equality, hanging piece, middlegame, very long. The key move Rxc4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4rbk1/2R5/1R1pr3/3b4/1P6/4p1PP/1B6/5K2 b - - 0 44

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