Chess Puzzle #KIO1x — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king d2; rook c7; bishop f3; pawns c2/d6/f2/g2/h2. Black: king h8; rooks b1/e8; pawns a3/b7/g7/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a2 — pawn a3→a2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: d7 — pawn d6→d7. Opponent replies Rd1+ (rook b1→d1, gives check).
3. Best move: Bxd1 — bishop f3→d1, captures rook. Opponent replies Rg8 (rook e8→g8).
4. Best move: Rc8 — rook c7→c8.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long. The key move is d7.

Position data

FEN: 4r2k/1pR3pp/3P4/8/8/p4B2/2PK1PPP/1r6 b - - 0 35

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