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Tricky problem

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Black to move

Edit: Sorry, that didn't work (obviously). I have the FEN for a problem -- how do I post it?

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Originally posted by basso
[fen][FEN "5r1k/1b4pp/6r1/p1R5/Pp2p2q/1Q2B2P/1P3PPK/4R3 b - - 0 1"][/fen]

Black to move

Edit: Sorry, that didn't work (obviously). I have the FEN for a problem -- how do I post it?
The easiest way is to create a set piece game, then copy and paste the FEN into the Insert Board from FEN button at the bottom of the post page. Then you can discard the set piece game.

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Originally posted by basso
[fen]5r1k/1b4pp/6r1/p1R5/Pp2p2q/1Q2B2P/1P3PPK/4R3[/fen]

Black to move

Edit: Sorry, that didn't work (obviously). I have the FEN for a problem -- how do I post it?
As above

RXf2 seems an immediately obvious try but I only spent 5 seconds on it.

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Originally posted by Dragon Fire
As above

RXf2 seems an immediately obvious try but I only spent 5 seconds on it.
yes I saw it in about 3sec right after I saw the blockade on the pawn and the bishop x-raying g2. Nice puzzle anyway. 1...Rxf2 2. Bxf2 Rxg2+3. Kxg2 e4+ 4. Kg1 Qxf2+ 0-1

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Originally posted by truthinpositions
yes I saw it in about 3sec right after I saw the blockade on the pawn and the bishop x-raying g2. Nice puzzle anyway. 1...Rxf2 2. Bxf2 Rxg2+3. Kxg2 e4+ 4. Kg1 Qxf2+ 0-1
sorry I mean e3+ not e4+. I am sure you know that but someone will not be able to resist correcting me.

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Originally posted by basso
[fen][FEN "5r1k/1b4pp/6r1/p1R5/Pp2p2q/1Q2B2P/1P3PPK/4R3 b - - 0 1"][/fen]

Black to move

Edit: Sorry, that didn't work (obviously). I have the FEN for a problem -- how do I post it?
It's a draw. 😕

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This is actualy kind of a weak problem because both of the obvious moves win. Rxf2 is weaker then Rxg2 though, after the combo is over black is up a bishop and a pawn in a won endgame