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

Position

White: king g1; queen b2; rook a1; knight b5; pawns a6/b4/e3/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; queen e7; rook b8; bishop d5; pawns e4/e6/f7/g7/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a7 — pawn a6→a7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxb5 — rook b8→b5, captures knight. Opponent replies a8=R+ (pawn a7→a8, promotes to rook, gives check).
3. Best move: Bxa8 — bishop d5→a8, captures rook. Opponent replies Rxa8+ (rook a1→a8, captures bishop, gives check).
4. Best move: Kh7 — king g8→h7.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, hanging piece, long. The key move Rxb5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 1r4k1/4qpp1/P3p2p/1N1b4/1P2p3/4P2P/1Q3PP1/R5K1 w - - 1 28

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