Chess Puzzle #62Mdb — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f3; rook c1; bishop d4. Black: king h5; rook a8; pawns a2/g5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf6 — bishop d4→f6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rf8 — rook a8→f8. Opponent replies Rh1+ (rook c1→h1, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg6 — king h5→g6. Opponent replies Kg3 (king f3→g3).
4. Best move: Rxf6 — rook f8→f6, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pin. The key move is Rf8.

Position data

FEN: r7/8/8/6pk/3B4/5K2/p7/2R5 w - - 4 49

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