Chess Puzzle #AKr0y — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g3; rook d7; bishop h7; pawn g2. Black: king e3; rook a3; bishop d3. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxh7 — bishop d3→h7, captures bishop. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxh7 — rook d7→h7, captures bishop. Opponent replies Ke4+ (king e3→e4, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg4 — king g3→g4. Opponent replies Ra2 (rook a3→a2).
4. Best move: g3 — pawn g2→g3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Rxh7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/3R3B/8/8/8/r2bk1K1/6P1/8 b - - 0 46

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