Chess Puzzle #p7O2J — Master, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rooks e5/f1; pawns a2/b3/d4/e3/f2/g3. Black: king g8; rook f8; bishop b7; pawns a5/b6/d3/f5/g4. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd1 — rook f1→d1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bf3 — bishop b7→f3. Opponent replies Rxd3 (rook d1→d3, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Rc8 — rook f8→c8.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move is Bf3.

Position data

FEN: 5rk1/1b6/1p6/p3Rp2/3P2p1/1P1pP1P1/P4P2/5RK1 w - - 0 27

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