Chess Puzzle #rI8FV — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; queen b4; bishop f1; pawns a2/b3/f2/g3. Black: king h8; rooks b2/f8; bishop g7; pawns g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc4 — bishop f1→c4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rfxf2+ — rook f8→f2, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kh3 (king g2→h3).
3. Best move: h5 — pawn h7→h5. Opponent replies Qb8+ (queen b4→b8, gives check).
4. Best move: Kh7 — king h8→h7. Opponent replies Bg8+ (bishop c4→g8, gives check).
5. Best move: Kh6 — king h7→h6.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, quiet move, very long. The key move Rfxf2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 5r1k/6bp/6p1/8/1Q6/1P4P1/Pr3PK1/5B2 w - - 4 36

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