Chess Puzzle #OeNO2 — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f1; rooks b1/c6; pawns b6/c4/f2/g3/h3. Black: king d4; rook b8; bishop f8; pawns d2/f7/g6/h5. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: b7 — pawn b6→b7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxb7 — rook b8→b7, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rxb7 (rook b1→b7, captures rook).
3. Best move: d1=Q+ — pawn d2→d1, promotes to queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, deflection, endgame, equality, promotion, short. The key move Rxb7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 1r3b2/5p2/1PR3p1/7p/2Pk4/6PP/3p1P2/1R3K2 w - - 0 44

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