Chess Puzzle #7Qlnx — Intermediate, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; rooks b6/c7; pawns b4/f2/g3/h2. Black: king f7; rook d1; bishops e7/f5; pawn g4. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f3 — pawn f2→f3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd2+ — rook d1→d2, gives check. Opponent replies Kg1 (king g2→g1).
3. Best move: gxf3 — pawn g4→f3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rxe7+ (rook c7→e7, captures bishop, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxe7 — king f7→e7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, deflection, endgame, long. The key move is Rd2+.

Position data

FEN: 8/2R1bk2/1R6/5b2/1P4p1/6P1/5PKP/3r4 w - - 4 46

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