Chess Puzzle #9Cilz — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d3; bishop d2; pawns a5/c5/d4/f2. Black: king g4; rook d1; pawns a6/b7/c6/f3. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxd2+ — rook d1→d2, captures bishop, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxd2 — king d3→d2, captures rook. Opponent replies Kh3 (king g4→h3).
3. Best move: Kd3 — king d2→d3. Opponent replies Kh2 (king h3→h2).
4. Best move: Ke4 — king d3→e4.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, long. The key move Kxd2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p6/p1p5/P1P5/3P2k1/3K1p2/3B1P2/3r4 b - - 2 49

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