Chess Puzzle #oKgJj — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; queen c2; rook d1; knight d5; pawns a2/b2/c4/f2/g4/h3. Black: king g7; queen c6; rook e5; knight f3; pawns a6/b7/f6/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kh1 — king h2→h1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxd5 — rook e5→d5, captures knight. Opponent replies Rxd5 (rook d1→d5, captures rook).
3. Best move: Qc7 — queen c6→c7. Opponent replies Rd7+ (rook d5→d7, gives check).
4. Best move: Qxd7 — queen c7→d7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, long, sacrifice. The key move Rxd5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p4kp/p1q2pp1/3Nr3/2P3P1/5n1P/PPQ2P1K/3R4 w - - 1 30

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