Chess Puzzle #GIryh — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g3; rook b6; pawns b3/c4/d6/h2. Black: king f8; rook a3; bishop f1; pawns a5/g6/h5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxc4 — bishop f1→c4, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rb8+ — rook b6→b8, gives check. Opponent replies Kf7 (king f8→f7).
3. Best move: d7 — pawn d6→d7. Opponent replies Rxb3+ (rook a3→b3, captures pawn, gives check).
4. Best move: Rxb3 — rook b8→b3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, endgame, equality, long. The key move is Rb8+.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/8/1R1P2p1/p6p/2P5/rP4K1/7P/5b2 b - - 0 43

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