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

Position

White: king g1; queen c1; rooks e1/f3; pawns a3/b2/f5/g2. Black: king c7; queen d1; rook d8; pawns a6/b5/c2/c4. White is ahead by 5 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rc3 — rook f3→c3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxc1 — queen d1→c1, captures queen. Opponent replies Rxc1 (rook e1→c1, captures queen).
3. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d8→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Kf2 (king g1→f2).
4. Best move: Rxc1 — rook d1→c1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

attraction, clearance, endgame, equality, long. The key move Qxc1 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/2k5/p7/1p3P2/2p5/P4R2/1Pp3P1/2QqR1K1 w - - 3 43

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