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

Position

White: king a1; queen c5; rook d1; pawns a2/b2/h2. Black: king f6; rooks b6/d8; bishop e5; pawns c7/d5/f5/f7/h5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxd5 — rook d1→d5, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxd5 — rook d8→d5, captures rook. Opponent replies Qxd5 (queen c5→d5, captures rook).
3. Best move: Rxb2 — rook b6→b2, captures pawn. Opponent replies Qd8+ (queen d5→d8, gives check).
4. Best move: Kg6 — king f6→g6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Rxd5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/2p2p2/1r3k2/2Qpbp1p/8/8/PP5P/K2R4 w - - 2 36

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