Chess Puzzle #JSu4E — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king a1; rook h1; bishop b2; pawn a2. Black: king d3; rook f3; pawn c5. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rh4 — rook h1→h4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rf1+ — rook f3→f1, gives check. Opponent replies Bc1 (bishop b2→c1).
3. Best move: Rxc1+ — rook f1→c1, captures bishop, gives check.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move Rxc1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/2p5/8/3k1r2/PB6/K6R w - - 2 57

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