Chess Puzzle #OMnku — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook g7; bishop e7; knight g4; pawns a2/b4/d4/g3/h6. Black: king e8; rook c8; knight d3; pawns a6/b5/c3/e4/g6/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc5 — bishop e7→c5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxc5 — rook c8→c5, captures bishop. Opponent replies bxc5 (pawn b4→c5, captures rook).
3. Best move: c2 — pawn c3→c2. Opponent replies Nf6+ (knight g4→f6, gives check).
4. Best move: Kd8 — king e8→d8.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, endgame, long, sacrifice. The key move Rxc5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2r1k3/4B1Rp/p5pP/1p6/1P1Pp1N1/2pn2P1/P7/6K1 w - - 2 49

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