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

Position

White: king h1; queen f1; rooks a1/f4; bishop f7; pawns a2/b2/c4/d4/g3. Black: king g7; queen e2; rook e7; bishop d7; knight c6; pawns a7/b7/c7/d6. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qb1 — queen f1→b1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf7 — rook e7→f7, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rxf7+ (rook f4→f7, captures rook, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxf7 — king g7→f7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

equality, middlegame, short. The key move Rxf7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/pppbrBk1/2np4/8/2PP1R2/6P1/PP2q3/R4Q1K w - - 1 25

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