Chess Puzzle #5NFqH — Intermediate, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; rook a1; bishop c6; knight c3; pawns a2/b2/c2. Black: king c8; rooks g3/h4; pawn h7. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bg2 — bishop c6→g2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rhg4 — rook h4→g4. Opponent replies Kf2 (king g1→f2).
3. Best move: Rxg2+ — rook g3→g2, captures bishop, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, quiet move, short. The key move Rxg2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 2k5/7p/2B5/8/7r/2N3r1/PPP5/R5K1 w - - 0 33

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