Chess Puzzle #LQpA0 — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king e3; rook b5; bishop e4; pawns a3/b2/c3/f3/g4. Black: king f6; rook h2; knight f4; pawns a4/e5/f7/g5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb6+ — rook b5→b6, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kg7 — king f6→g7. Opponent replies Bd3 (bishop e4→d3).
3. Best move: Nd5+ — knight f4→d5, gives check. Opponent replies Ke4 (king e3→e4).
4. Best move: Nxb6 — knight d5→b6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, fork, long, master. The key move is Kg7.

Position data

FEN: 8/5p2/5k2/1R2p1p1/p3BnP1/P1P1KP2/1P5r/8 w - - 0 38

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