Chess Puzzle #D0AJe — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h1; rooks d8/f1; bishop e7; pawns g2/h3. Black: king c6; queen c2; pawns a7/c4/f7/g5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rc8+ — rook d8→c8, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kd7 — king c6→d7. Opponent replies Ra8 (rook c8→a8).
3. Best move: Kxe7 — king d7→e7, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, short. The key move is Kd7.

Position data

FEN: 3R4/p3Bp2/2k5/6p1/2p5/7P/2q3P1/5R1K w - - 0 31

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