Chess Puzzle #2jqph — Intermediate, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; rook g6; pawns b5/e4/g4. Black: king c8; bishop e5; pawns c7/f3/g5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxg5 — rook g6→g5, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bf4+ — bishop e5→f4, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf4 (king e3→f4, captures bishop).
3. Best move: f2 — pawn f3→f2. Opponent replies Rd5 (rook g5→d5).
4. Best move: f1=Q+ — pawn f2→f1, promotes to queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, endgame, long, promotion, sacrifice. The key move is Bf4+.

Position data

FEN: 2k5/2p5/6R1/1P2b1p1/4P1P1/4Kp2/8/8 w - - 2 42

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