Chess Puzzle #OerXw — Master, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king c1; rook f1; bishops g5/g6; pawns a2/b2/c2/d3/h4. Black: king e6; rook f8; knight f6; pawns a7/b7/c6/e5/g4/g7/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxf6 — bishop g5→f6, captures knight. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf6 — rook f8→f6, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rxf6+ (rook f1→f6, captures rook, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxf6 — king e6→f6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move Rxf6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 5r2/pp4p1/2p1knB1/4p1Bp/6pP/3P4/PPP5/2K2R2 w - - 10 29

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