Chess Puzzle #cPS1V — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook g4; bishop f6; pawns a3/g2/h3. Black: king h5; rook c8; bishop a6; knight c3; pawns c6/e5/f7/h7. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb8 — rook c8→b8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rg5+ — rook g4→g5, gives check. Opponent replies Kh6 (king h5→h6).
3. Best move: h4 — pawn h3→h4. Opponent replies Rg8 (rook b8→g8).
4. Best move: Rxg8 — rook g5→g8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move is Rg5+.

Position data

FEN: 2r5/5p1p/b1p2B2/4p2k/6R1/P1n4P/6P1/6K1 b - - 5 28

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