Chess Puzzle #WLALv — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king c1; bishop e6; knight g4; pawns a2/b2/c2/d4/e7/f6. Black: king e8; rook h4; knight d6; pawns a5/b4/d5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ne5 — knight g4→e5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rh1+ — rook h4→h1, gives check. Opponent replies Kd2 (king c1→d2).
3. Best move: Ne4+ — knight d6→e4, gives check. Opponent replies Kd3 (king d2→d3).
4. Best move: Nxf6 — knight e4→f6, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, long. The key move is Rh1+.

Position data

FEN: 4k3/4P3/3nBP2/p2p4/1p1P2Nr/8/PPP5/2K5 w - - 3 44

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