Chess Puzzle #2y4pP — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h1; rook e1; pawns c7/f3/g4/h2. Black: king h8; rook b3; bishops b2/f5; pawns f7/g7. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Be6 — bishop f5→e6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxe6 — rook e1→e6, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rc3 (rook b3→c3).
3. Best move: Re8+ — rook e6→e8, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Rxe6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 7k/2P2pp1/8/5b2/6P1/1r3P2/1b5P/4R2K b - - 0 37

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