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

Position

White: king d5; rook c2; bishop e3; pawns a2/c6/f2/g3/h3. Black: king g6; rook d8; bishop a3; pawns f6/g7/h5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke6 — king d5→e6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd6+ — rook d8→d6, gives check. Opponent replies Ke7 (king e6→e7).
3. Best move: Rxc6+ — rook d6→c6, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kd7 (king e7→d7).
4. Best move: Rxc2 — rook c6→c2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, discovered attack, endgame, long. The key move Rxc6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/6p1/2P2pk1/3K3p/8/b3B1PP/P1R2P2/8 w - - 1 41

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