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

Position

White: king h2; rook c6; bishop f8; pawns a2/g2/h3. Black: king h8; rook d1; pawns a6/e2/g7/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rc8 — rook c6→c8. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rh1+ — rook d1→h1, gives check. Opponent replies Kxh1 (king h2→h1, captures rook).
3. Best move: e1=Q+ — pawn e2→e1, promotes to queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, attraction, endgame, equality, promotion, short. The key move is Rh1+.

Position data

FEN: 5B1k/6pp/p1R5/8/8/7P/P3p1PK/3r4 w - - 0 33

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