Chess Puzzle #DqF1X — Intermediate, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f3; rook c3; bishop f6; pawns f2/g4/h4. Black: king g6; rook c2; pawns d2/f7. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: h5+ — pawn h4→h5, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxf6 — king g6→f6, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rd3 (rook c3→d3).
3. Best move: Rc3 — rook c2→c3. Opponent replies Rxc3 (rook d3→c3, captures rook).
4. Best move: d1=Q+ — pawn d2→d1, promotes to queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, deflection, endgame, hanging piece, long, pin, promotion. The key move Kxf6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/5p2/5Bk1/8/6PP/2R2K2/2rp1P2/8 w - - 0 41

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