Chess Puzzle #rn1b7 — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook f6; bishops d7/e5; pawns a2/c3/g2. Black: king g5; rook e7; knight a5; pawns a7/b7/h7. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Be6 — bishop d7→e6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nc6 — knight a5→c6. Opponent replies Rf5+ (rook f6→f5, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg6 — king g5→g6. Opponent replies Bf4 (bishop e5→f4).
4. Best move: Rxe6 — rook e7→e6, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, long. The key move is Nc6.

Position data

FEN: 8/pp1Br2p/5R2/n3B1k1/8/2P5/P5P1/6K1 w - - 11 35

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