Chess Puzzle #EiC6O — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h1; rook d8; bishop f6; pawns e7/h2. Black: king h7; rooks b8/e8; pawns f7/g6/h6. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxb8 — rook d8→b8, captures rook. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxb8 — rook e8→b8, captures rook. Opponent replies h4 (pawn h2→h4).
3. Best move: Rb1+ — rook b8→b1, gives check. Opponent replies Kg2 (king h1→g2).
4. Best move: Re1 — rook b1→e1.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, long. The key move Rxb8 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 1r1Rr3/4Pp1k/5Bpp/8/8/8/7P/7K w - - 4 42

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