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

Position

White: king e2; queen a6; rook e4; bishop c1; pawns c3/d3/g6. Black: king g7; queen f8; rook d5; knight e5. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qb7+ — queen a6→b7, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd7 — rook d5→d7. Opponent replies Bh6+ (bishop c1→h6, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxh6 — king g7→h6, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rh4+ (rook e4→h4, gives check).
4. Best move: Kg5 — king h6→g5.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, long. The key move is Rd7.

Position data

FEN: 5q2/6k1/Q5P1/3rn3/4R3/2PP4/4K3/2B5 w - - 3 37

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