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

Position

White: king g3; queen f7; rook e1; knight f4; pawns a2/b2/g2/h3. Black: king c8; queen d6; rook h8; pawns a7/b6/c7/g5/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re8+ — rook e1→e8, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxe8 — rook h8→e8, captures rook. Opponent replies Qxe8+ (queen f7→e8, captures rook, gives check).
3. Best move: Kb7 — king c8→b7. Opponent replies Qe4+ (queen e8→e4, gives check).
4. Best move: Kb8 — king b7→b8.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, long. The key move Rxe8 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2k4r/p1p2Q1p/1p1q4/6p1/5N2/6KP/PP4P1/4R3 w - - 0 24

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