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

Position

White: king g1; queen c2; rook f1; pawns a2/b4/c3/d5/g2/h3. Black: king c8; rooks e4/e8; bishop f8; knight c4; pawns a6/b7/c7/d6/g7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb8 — king c8→b8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf8 — rook f1→f8, captures bishop. Opponent replies Re1+ (rook e4→e1, gives check).
3. Best move: Kf2 — king g1→f2. Opponent replies Rxf8+ (rook e8→f8, captures rook, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxe1 — king f2→e1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, long. The key move Rxf8 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2k1rb2/1pp3p1/p2p4/3P4/1Pn1r3/2P4P/P1Q3P1/5RK1 b - - 1 32

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