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

Position

White: king d1; rook a1; bishop c5; pawns a5/b4/f2/g2/h3. Black: king d7; rooks b2/c2; pawns d3/g6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rc1 — rook a1→c1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd2+ — rook c2→d2, gives check. Opponent replies Ke1 (king d1→e1).
3. Best move: Rxf2 — rook d2→f2, captures pawn. Opponent replies Bxf2 (bishop c5→f2, captures rook).
4. Best move: d2+ — pawn d3→d2, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, attack on f2/f7, crushing, endgame, long, sacrifice. The key move is Rd2+.

Position data

FEN: 8/3k4/6p1/P1B5/1P6/3p3P/1rr2PP1/R2K4 w - - 3 42

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