Chess Puzzle #UILB5 — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g3; rook f6; knight f5; pawns a2/b4/c3/f3/g2/h2. Black: king e8; rook e2; knight f4; pawn g5. White is ahead by 5 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nd6+ — knight f5→d6, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ke7 — king e8→e7. Opponent replies Rxf4 (rook f6→f4, captures knight).
3. Best move: gxf4+ — pawn g5→f4, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf4 (king g3→f4, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Kxd6 — king e7→d6, captures knight.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, long. The key move gxf4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 4k3/8/5R2/5Np1/1P3n2/2P2PK1/P3r1PP/8 w - - 3 44

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