Chess Puzzle #kL38U — Expert, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; queen e3; rook c7; pawns a2/f2/g3/h3. Black: king g8; queen d5; rook g7; bishop d7; pawns b5/e6/h7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc6 — bishop d7→c6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rc8+ — rook c7→c8, gives check. Opponent replies Kf7 (king g8→f7).
3. Best move: Qf4+ — queen e3→f4, gives check. Opponent replies Kg6 (king f7→g6).
4. Best move: Qg4+ — queen f4→g4, gives check.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, long. The key move is Rc8+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/2Rb2rp/4p3/1p1q4/8/4Q1PP/P4P1K/8 b - - 1 38

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