Chess Puzzle #rd4B1 — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen h4; rooks e1/e5; knight f6; pawns a2/b2/f2/g2/h2. Black: king f8; queen d4; rook a8; bishops f7/g7; pawns a6/b5/f4/g6. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re8+ — rook e5→e8, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxe8 — bishop f7→e8, captures rook. Opponent replies Nh7+ (knight f6→h7, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg8 — king f8→g8. Opponent replies Ng5 (knight h7→g5).
4. Best move: Bf7 — bishop e8→f7.

Tactical themes

advantage, long, middlegame. The key move Bxe8 wins material.

Position data

FEN: r4k2/5bb1/p4Np1/1p2R3/3q1p1Q/8/PP3PPP/4R1K1 w - - 1 29

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