Chess Puzzle #2FtAY — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; rook c5; bishop e3; pawns f2/g3/h4. Black: king d6; rook e6; pawns c6/f6/g6/h5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd3 — king e2→d3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxe3+ — rook e6→e3, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies fxe3 (pawn f2→e3, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxc5 — king d6→c5, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move Rxe3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2pkrpp1/2R4p/7P/4B1P1/4KP2/8 w - - 4 47

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