Chess Puzzle #3zwy8 — Intermediate, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; rook e5; bishop e4; pawns f2/f5/g3/h3. Black: king g8; rook a3; knight e7; pawns d2/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf3 — bishop e4→f3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf3 — rook a3→f3, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kxf3 (king g2→f3, captures rook).
3. Best move: d1=Q+ — pawn d2→d1, promotes to queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, attraction, endgame, promotion, short. The key move Rxf3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/4n2p/8/4RP2/4B3/r5PP/3p1PK1/8 w - - 0 45

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