Chess Puzzle #gh93c — Expert, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; rooks e1/e4; bishop g3; pawns a3/b4/c3/c5/e5/f2. Black: king e6; rook e8; bishops c6/g7; pawns a6/b5/d4/g4. White is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxe4+ — bishop c6→e4, captures rook, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxe4 — rook e1→e4, captures bishop. Opponent replies dxc3 (pawn d4→c3, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Re3 — rook e4→e3. Opponent replies Bh6 (bishop g7→h6).
4. Best move: Rxc3 — rook e3→c3, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, long. The key move Rxe4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4r3/6b1/p1b1k3/1pP1P3/1P1pR1p1/P1P3B1/5PK1/4R3 b - - 1 36

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