Chess Puzzle #3zImY — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h5; rook c8; bishop d6; pawns f5/h4. Black: king g8; rook b6; knight d5; pawns a6/c6/f6/h6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf7 — king g8→f7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxh6 — king h5→h6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Ne7 (knight d5→e7).
3. Best move: Rc7 — rook c8→c7.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, master, pin, short. The key move Kxh6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2R3k1/8/prpB1p1p/3n1P1K/7P/8/8/8 b - - 3 61

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