Chess Puzzle #6Eclj — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g5; rooks d1/d6; bishop h5; pawn f4. Black: king g7; rook e3; bishop a4; pawns a2/b7/f7. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg1 — rook d1→g1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rg3+ — rook e3→g3, gives check. Opponent replies Rxg3 (rook g1→g3, captures rook).
3. Best move: a1=Q — pawn a2→a1, promotes to queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, deflection, endgame, equality, promotion, short. The key move is Rg3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p3pk1/3R4/6KB/b4P2/4r3/p7/3R4 w - - 1 61

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