Chess Puzzle #1hEgM — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f5; rook g2; bishop f8; pawn f6. Black: king h7; rook h4; bishop f7; pawns a5/c6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bg6+ — bishop f7→g6, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxg6 — rook g2→g6, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rh5+ (rook h4→h5, gives check).
3. Best move: Rg5 — rook g6→g5. Opponent replies Rxg5+ (rook h5→g5, captures rook, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxg5 — king f5→g5, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move Rxg6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 5B2/5b1k/2p2P2/p4K2/7r/8/6R1/8 b - - 8 50

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