Chess Puzzle #LCR71 — Intermediate, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king e1; rooks b7/g1; knight b6; pawns a3/b2/c2/f3/g5. Black: king d6; rooks c7/h4; knight c6; pawns a6/e5/f5/g7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nc4+ — knight b6→c4, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxc4 — rook h4→c4, captures knight. Opponent replies Rxc7 (rook b7→c7, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxc7 — king d6→c7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, hanging piece, short. The key move Rxc4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/1Rr3p1/pNnk4/4ppP1/7r/P4P2/1PP5/4K1R1 w - - 5 33

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