Chess Puzzle #3BFbO — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b6; rook h4; bishop g1; pawns b5/c4. Black: king f7; rook d7; bishop f3; pawns f6/g2. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Be2 — bishop f3→e2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rh7+ — rook h4→h7, gives check. Opponent replies Ke6 (king f7→e6).
3. Best move: Rxd7 — rook h7→d7, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxd7 (king e6→d7, captures rook).
4. Best move: c5 — pawn c4→c5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Rh7+.

Position data

FEN: 8/3r1k2/1K3p2/1P6/2P4R/5b2/6p1/6B1 b - - 0 59

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