Chess Puzzle #0yE7M — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g3; rook b2; bishops b3/c5; pawns d4/g4. Black: king g7; rook g1; bishop e4; pawns f6/g5/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf2 — king g3→f2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rg2+ — rook g1→g2, gives check. Opponent replies Ke3 (king f2→e3).
3. Best move: Rxb2 — rook g2→b2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

endgame. The key move is Rg2+.

Position data

FEN: 8/6kp/5p2/2B3p1/3Pb1P1/1B4K1/1R6/6r1 w - - 3 44

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