Chess Puzzle #3R2i9 — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e4; rooks c1/e1; bishop d5; pawns g2/h4. Black: king g7; rooks b4/d8; pawns f7/g6/h5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rc4 — rook c1→c4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxc4+ — rook b4→c4, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Bxc4 (bishop d5→c4, captures rook).
3. Best move: Re8+ — rook d8→e8, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Rxc4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/5pk1/6p1/3B3p/1r2K2P/8/6P1/2R1R3 w - - 4 34

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