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

Position

White: king f1; rook g7; bishop e1. Black: king f3; rook b1; pawns f4/g3. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg6 — rook g7→g6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: g2+ — pawn g3→g2, gives check. Opponent replies Rxg2 (rook g6→g2, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Rxe1+ — rook b1→e1, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies Kxe1 (king f1→e1, captures rook).
4. Best move: Kxg2 — king f3→g2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, deflection, endgame, exposed king, long. The key move Rxe1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/6R1/8/8/5p2/5kp1/8/1r2BK2 w - - 0 70

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