Chess Puzzle #2W22X — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h3; rook d8; bishop f4; pawns g3/h2. Black: king f3; rook c7; bishop d4. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kh4 — king h3→h4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bf6+ — bishop d4→f6, gives check. Opponent replies Kh5 (king h4→h5).
3. Best move: Rc5+ — rook c7→c5, gives check. Opponent replies Kg6 (king h5→g6).
4. Best move: Bxd8 — bishop f6→d8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, long, master. The key move is Bf6+.

Position data

FEN: 3R4/2r5/8/8/3b1B2/5kPK/7P/8 w - - 2 41

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