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

Position

White: king g1; rooks a7/f1; bishop f4; knight b3; pawns a5/f2/g3/h2. Black: king g8; rooks c6/h5; bishops e5/f3; pawn h7. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxe5 — bishop f4→e5, captures bishop. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxh2 — rook h5→h2, captures pawn. Opponent replies Ra8+ (rook a7→a8, gives check).
3. Best move: Kf7 — king g8→f7.

Tactical themes

equality, middlegame, short. The key move Rxh2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/R6p/2r5/P3b2r/5B2/1N3bP1/5P1P/5RK1 w - - 1 26

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