Chess Puzzle #BgRic — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c3; rook b2; pawn f7. Black: king g3; rook f1; bishop b1; pawn e3. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxb1 — rook b2→b1, captures bishop. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf7 — rook f1→f7, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kd3 (king c3→d3).
3. Best move: Kf2 — king g3→f2. Opponent replies Rb2+ (rook b1→b2, gives check).
4. Best move: Kf3 — king f2→f3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxf7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/5P2/8/8/8/2K1p1k1/1R6/1b3r2 w - - 1 66

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