Chess Puzzle #3IwaA — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e5; rook c6; bishop e6; pawns g3/h4. Black: king g6; rook e7; bishop g4; pawn h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd5 — king e5→d5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bf3+ — bishop g4→f3, gives check. Opponent replies Kc4 (king d5→c4).
3. Best move: Bxc6 — bishop f3→c6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, master, short, skewer. The key move is Bf3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/4r3/2R1B1k1/4K2p/6bP/6P1/8/8 w - - 29 73

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