Chess Puzzle #NbnIV — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e4; rook d7; bishop d4; pawns a2/e5/f4. Black: king h3; rook a4; bishop c5; pawn e6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxd4 — bishop c5→d4, captures bishop. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxd4 — rook d7→d4, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rxa2 (rook a4→a2, captures pawn).
3. Best move: f5 — pawn f4→f5. Opponent replies Re2+ (rook a2→e2, gives check).
4. Best move: Kf3 — king e4→f3. Opponent replies Rxe5 (rook e2→e5, captures pawn).
5. Best move: f6 — pawn f5→f6.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, very long. The key move Rxd4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/3R4/4p3/2b1P3/r2BKP2/7k/P7/8 b - - 2 48

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