Chess Puzzle #1ffcS — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; queen b1; rooks b5/g2; pawn d5. Black: king g7; queen e3; rook f6; pawns b7/f7/g6/h5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kh2 — king g1→h2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rf3 — rook f6→f3. Opponent replies Rxg6+ (rook g2→g6, captures pawn, gives check).
3. Best move: fxg6 — pawn f7→g6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, master, quiet move, short. The key move is Rf3.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p3pk1/5rp1/1R1P3p/8/4q3/6R1/1Q4K1 w - - 6 47

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