Chess Puzzle #Jmy7Y — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king b1; queen b4; rooks d1/h1; knight d5; pawns a2/b2/c4/f3. Black: king g8; queen f5; rooks d8/e8; bishop f2; pawns a7/f7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc1 — king b1→c1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxd5 — rook d8→d5, captures knight. Opponent replies Rxd5 (rook d1→d5, captures rook).
3. Best move: Be3+ — bishop f2→e3, gives check.

Tactical themes

equality, middlegame, sacrifice, short. The key move Rxd5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3rr1k1/p4p2/8/3N1q2/1QP5/5P2/PP3b2/1K1R3R w - - 1 29

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