Chess Puzzle #GmR77 — Expert, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; queen b2; rook f2; bishop c1; pawns d3/f4/h3. Black: king g8; queen f6; rooks a1/c8; bishop d7; pawns d5/e6/f7/g6/h4. Black is ahead by 7 points of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rcxc1 — rook c8→c1, captures bishop. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qxf6 — queen b2→f6, captures queen. Opponent replies Rg1+ (rook c1→g1, gives check).
3. Best move: Kf3 — king g2→f3. Opponent replies Rg3+ (rook g1→g3, gives check).
4. Best move: Ke2 — king f3→e2. Opponent replies Ra2+ (rook a1→a2, gives check).
5. Best move: Kf1 — king e2→f1.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, hanging piece, very long. The key move Qxf6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2r3k1/3b1p2/4pqp1/3p4/5P1p/3P3P/1Q3RK1/r1B5 b - - 6 41

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