Chess Puzzle #5T6Cl — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h1; rooks d6/h6; bishop d3; pawns f4/g3/h2. Black: king g7; rooks c8/e7; knight e3; pawn c2. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rh7+ — rook h6→h7, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kg8 — king g7→g8. Opponent replies Rg6+ (rook d6→g6, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxh7 — king g8→h7, captures rook. Opponent replies Rc6+ (rook g6→c6, gives check).
4. Best move: Kg7 — king h7→g7.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, interference, long, master. The key move is Kg8.

Position data

FEN: 2r5/4r1k1/3R3R/8/5P2/3Bn1P1/2p4P/7K w - - 0 39

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