Chess Puzzle #7X7RE — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d2; rook c3; bishop d3; pawns f3/h5. Black: king b4; rook d8; bishop f5; pawn f7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc2 — king d2→c2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxd3 — rook d8→d3, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rxd3 (rook c3→d3, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kc4 — king b4→c4. Opponent replies Kd2 (king c2→d2).
4. Best move: Bxd3 — bishop f5→d3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

attraction, crushing, endgame, long, pin, sacrifice. The key move Rxd3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/5p2/8/5b1P/1k6/2RB1P2/3K4/8 w - - 1 45

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