Chess Puzzle #0RCwt — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g6; bishop e3; knight d2; pawns f2/g3/h4. Black: king b5; rook b2; pawn b3. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: h5 — pawn h4→h5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxd2 — rook b2→d2, captures knight. Opponent replies Bxd2 (bishop e3→d2, captures rook).
3. Best move: b2 — pawn b3→b2. Opponent replies Kg7 (king g6→g7).
4. Best move: b1=Q — pawn b2→b1, promotes to queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, promotion, sacrifice. The key move Rxd2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/6K1/1k6/7P/1p2B1P1/1r1N1P2/8 w - - 1 40

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