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

Position

White: king g2; bishop f2; knight b7; pawns a2/b4/c4/d6. Black: king f5; rook h8; pawns a7/f3/g4. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf1 — king g2→f1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rh1+ — rook h8→h1, gives check. Opponent replies Bg1 (bishop f2→g1).
3. Best move: g3 — pawn g4→g3. Opponent replies d7 (pawn d6→d7).
4. Best move: f2 — pawn f3→f2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, pin. The key move is Rh1+.

Position data

FEN: 7r/pN6/3P4/5k2/1PP3p1/5p2/P4BK1/8 w - - 0 37

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