Chess Puzzle #T9mRC — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g3; rook b5; pawns a3/b2/c3/d4/e5. Black: king e3; bishop f7; pawns a4/c4/d5/e6/g4/h3. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb4 — rook b5→b4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: h2 — pawn h3→h2. Opponent replies Kxh2 (king g3→h2, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Kf2 — king e3→f2. Opponent replies Rb8 (rook b4→b8).
4. Best move: g3+ — pawn g4→g3, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long. The key move is h2.

Position data

FEN: 8/5b2/4p3/1R1pP3/p1pP2p1/P1P1k1Kp/1P6/8 w - - 0 40

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