Chess Puzzle #3R30I — Intermediate, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f2; rook g1; bishop e2; pawns a3/g3/h4. Black: king h2; rook d2; pawns a5/f5/g6/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke3 — king f2→e3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxe2+ — rook d2→e2, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies Kxe2 (king e3→e2, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxg1 — king h2→g1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move Rxe2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/6p1/p4p2/7P/P5P1/3rBK1k/6R1 w - - 9 52

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