Chess Puzzle #HO7Ys — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; rook d6; bishop c4; pawns a4/b3/f3. Black: king c3; rook g1; bishop e4; pawns c5/f5/g5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg2+ — rook g1→g2, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kf1 — king e2→f1. Opponent replies Bxf3 (bishop e4→f3, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Rd3+ — rook d6→d3, gives check. Opponent replies Kb4 (king c3→b4).
4. Best move: Rxf3 — rook d3→f3, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, fork, long. The key move is Kf1.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3R4/2p2pp1/P1B1b3/1Pk2P2/4K3/6r1 b - - 0 56

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