Chess Puzzle #AxiMC — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king a3; rooks d7/f7; pawns c2/c6. Black: king g8; rook g1; bishop g7; pawns a4/e2. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rfe7 — rook f7→e7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ra1+ — rook g1→a1, gives check. Opponent replies Kb4 (king a3→b4).
3. Best move: Bf8 — bishop g7→f8. Opponent replies Kb5 (king b4→b5).
4. Best move: Bxe7 — bishop f8→e7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pin. The key move is Ra1+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/3R1Rb1/2P5/8/p7/K7/2P1p3/6r1 w - - 0 41

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