Chess Puzzle #GXx9T — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; rook d8; pawn h3. Black: king e2; bishop c3; pawns d2/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re8+ — rook d8→e8, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kd3 — king e2→d3. Opponent replies Rf8 (rook e8→f8).
3. Best move: d1=Q — pawn d2→d1, promotes to queen. Opponent replies Rd8+ (rook f8→d8, gives check).
4. Best move: Bd4 — bishop c3→d4.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, promotion. The key move is Kd3.

Position data

FEN: 3R4/8/7p/8/8/2b4P/3pk1K1/8 w - - 2 44

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