Chess Puzzle #wd63q — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; queen d3; rooks c1/f3; bishop c2; knight d5; pawns a2/b2/d4/e3/h5. Black: king g8; queen d6; rooks c8/e8; bishop h4; knight f8; pawns a6/b5/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bb3 — bishop c2→b3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxc1 — rook c8→c1, captures rook. Opponent replies Nc7+ (knight d5→c7, gives check).
3. Best move: Kh8 — king g8→h8. Opponent replies Nxe8 (knight c7→e8, captures rook).
4. Best move: Qe7 — queen d6→e7.

Tactical themes

advantage, hanging piece, long, middlegame. The key move Rxc1 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2r1rnk1/7p/p2q2p1/1p1N3P/3P3b/3QPR2/PPB3K1/2R5 w - - 1 29

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