Chess Puzzle #cQq0E — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen g4; rooks c7/f1; bishop e4; pawns e3/g3/h2. Black: king g8; queen a2; rooks d2/f8; pawns a7/b7/f7/g6/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rcxf7 — rook c7→f7, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf7 — rook f8→f7, captures rook. Opponent replies Qxg6+ (queen g4→g6, captures pawn, gives check).
3. Best move: Kf8 — king g8→f8.

Tactical themes

defensive move, equality, middlegame, short. The key move Rxf7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 5rk1/ppR2p2/6pp/8/4B1Q1/4P1P1/q2r3P/5RK1 w - - 4 27

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