Chess Puzzle #GpfZc — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; rook g7; bishop c3; pawns a3/b4/d4/e5/f2/g3. Black: king f5; rook f1; bishop g5; pawns d5/f3. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf7+ — rook g7→f7, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kg4 — king f5→g4. Opponent replies Rg7 (rook f7→g7).
3. Best move: Rxf2+ — rook f1→f2, captures pawn, gives check.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, short. The key move Rxf2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/6R1/8/3pPkb1/1P1P4/P1B2pP1/5P1K/5r2 w - - 11 43

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