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

Position

White: king e4; rook h1; bishop g1; pawns b5/c4/c5/f3/g2/h2. Black: king c7; rook c1; bishop e7; pawns e5/f6/g7/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd5 — king e4→d5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook c1→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Ke6 (king d5→e6).
3. Best move: Bxc5 — bishop e7→c5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Bxc5 (bishop g1→c5, captures bishop).
4. Best move: Rxh1 — rook d1→h1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

deflection, endgame, equality, long. The key move is Rd1+.

Position data

FEN: 8/2k1b1pp/5p2/1PP1p3/2P1K3/5P2/6PP/2r3BR w - - 1 29

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