Chess Puzzle #GfVun — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; rook e3; bishop e1; pawns c2/f4. Black: king f5; rook d6; bishop f6; pawns c3/g6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf2 — bishop e1→f2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd2+ — rook d6→d2, gives check. Opponent replies Kf3 (king e2→f3).
3. Best move: Bd4 — bishop f6→d4. Opponent replies Re5+ (rook e3→e5, gives check).
4. Best move: Bxe5 — bishop d4→e5, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move is Rd2+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3r1bp1/5k2/5P2/2p1R3/2P1K3/4B3 w - - 11 55

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