Chess Puzzle #5lqfF — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d5; rooks g1/h6; pawns a5/b4. Black: king e7; rook d3; knight e6; pawns a6/f7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc6 — king d5→c6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd6+ — rook d3→d6, gives check. Opponent replies Kb7 (king c6→b7).
3. Best move: Nd8+ — knight e6→d8, gives check. Opponent replies Kc7 (king b7→c7).
4. Best move: Rxh6 — rook d6→h6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, discovered attack, endgame, long, master. The key move is Rd6+.

Position data

FEN: 8/4kp2/p3n2R/P2K4/1P6/3r4/8/6R1 w - - 8 48

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