Chess Puzzle #PNHYX — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g5; rook a8; bishop d2; pawns g4/h4. Black: king b5; rook c2; pawns b3/d3. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf4 — bishop d2→f4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc5+ — rook c2→c5, gives check. Opponent replies Kh6 (king g5→h6).
3. Best move: Rc6+ — rook c5→c6, gives check. Opponent replies Kh5 (king h6→h5).
4. Best move: b2 — pawn b3→b2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long. The key move is Rc5+.

Position data

FEN: R7/8/8/1k4K1/6PP/1p1p4/2rB4/8 w - - 3 58

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