Chess Puzzle #UP795 — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen e6; rook f1; knight f3; pawns a3/b2/f2/g2/h2. Black: king h8; queen c5; rook f8; bishop e7; pawns a5/b5/g7/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ne5 — knight f3→e5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf2 — rook f8→f2, captures pawn. Opponent replies Ng6+ (knight e5→g6, gives check).
3. Best move: hxg6 — pawn h7→g6, captures knight. Opponent replies Qh3+ (queen e6→h3, gives check).
4. Best move: Kg8 — king h8→g8.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Rxf2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 5r1k/4b1pp/4Q3/ppq5/8/P4N2/1P3PPP/5RK1 w - - 0 26

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