Chess Puzzle #y6LWj — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen g4; rook f1; pawns a2/b3/c4/d5/g2/h3. Black: king g8; queen d2; rook f8; pawns a7/b7/c7/e3/f4/g7/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf4 — rook f1→f4, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf4 — rook f8→f4, captures rook. Opponent replies Qxf4 (queen g4→f4, captures rook).
3. Best move: Qd1+ — queen d2→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king g1→h2).
4. Best move: e2 — pawn e3→e2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long. The key move Rxf4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 5rk1/ppp3pp/8/3P4/2P2pQ1/1P2p2P/P2q2P1/5RK1 w - - 2 27

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