Chess Puzzle #0SLeq — Intermediate, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h2; rooks c6/g1; pawns c3/d3/h4. Black: king f7; rook b2; bishops e6/f8. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg2 — rook g1→g2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxg2+ — rook b2→g2, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxg2 (king h2→g2, captures rook).
3. Best move: Bd5+ — bishop e6→d5, gives check. Opponent replies Kg3 (king g2→g3).
4. Best move: Bxc6 — bishop d5→c6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, attraction, endgame, exposed king, fork, long. The key move Rxg2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 5b2/5k2/2R1b3/8/7P/2PP4/1r5K/6R1 w - - 5 44

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