Chess Puzzle #JR3RT — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h2; rook f3; bishop d6; pawns a5/c5/g2. Black: king g4; rook a4; bishop c6; pawn f4. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rh3 — rook f3→h3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ra2 — rook a4→a2. Opponent replies Rh8 (rook h3→h8).
3. Best move: Rxg2+ — rook a2→g2, captures pawn, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move Rxg2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2bB4/P1P5/r4pk1/5R2/6PK/8 w - - 8 57

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