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

Position

White: king f3; rook h5; pawns a2/b3/d5/e4/g2/h3. Black: king g6; rook e8; pawns a7/c5/e5/f4/g5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g4 — pawn g2→g4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: fxg3 — pawn f4→g3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kg4 (king f3→g4).
3. Best move: g2 — pawn g3→g2. Opponent replies Rxg5+ (rook h5→g5, captures pawn, gives check).
4. Best move: Kf6 — king g6→f6.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, en passant, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move fxg3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4r3/p7/6k1/2pPp1pR/4Pp2/1P3K1P/P5P1/8 w - - 1 42

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