Chess Puzzle #4IP4W — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; rook f7; bishop d4; pawns e3/f2/g3/h3. Black: king h6; queen c6; pawns c4/e4/f5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c3 — pawn c4→c3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rf6+ — rook f7→f6, gives check. Opponent replies Qxf6 (queen c6→f6, captures rook).
3. Best move: Bxf6 — bishop d4→f6, captures queen. Opponent replies c2 (pawn c3→c2).
4. Best move: Bb2 — bishop f6→b2.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, fork, long. The key move is Rf6+.

Position data

FEN: 8/5R2/2q4k/5p2/2pBp3/4P1PP/5PK1/8 b - - 8 39

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