Chess Puzzle #53YOR — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; queen f6; pawns a4/g2/h6. Black: king e8; rook e3; bishop g3; pawns b7/c5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: h7 — pawn h6→h7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Re1+ — rook e3→e1, gives check. Opponent replies Qf1 (queen f6→f1).
3. Best move: Rxf1+ — rook e1→f1, captures queen, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf1 (king g1→f1, captures rook).
4. Best move: Be5 — bishop g3→e5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Rxf1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 4k3/1p6/5Q1P/2p5/P7/4r1b1/6P1/6K1 w - - 5 47

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