Chess Puzzle #8AB8g — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g5; rook d7; bishop h6; pawn f5. Black: king h8; rook e8; bishop d5; pawn h7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg8+ — rook e8→g8, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kf6 — king g5→f6. Opponent replies Be4 (bishop d5→e4).
3. Best move: Bg7+ — bishop h6→g7, gives check. Opponent replies Rxg7 (rook g8→g7, captures bishop).
4. Best move: Rxg7 — rook d7→g7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Kf6.

Position data

FEN: 4r2k/3R3p/7B/3b1PK1/8/8/8/8 b - - 8 55

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