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

Position

White: king d2; rook h5; bishop d3; pawns b2/c2. Black: king f4; rook f6; pawns b6/d4/f5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf5+ — rook h5→f5, captures pawn, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf5 — rook f6→f5, captures rook. Opponent replies Bxf5 (bishop d3→f5, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxf5 — king f4→f5, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kd3 (king d2→d3).
4. Best move: Ke5 — king f5→e5. Opponent replies Kc4 (king d3→c4).
5. Best move: Ke4 — king e5→e4.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, very long. The key move Rxf5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1p3r2/5p1R/3p1k2/3B4/1PPK4/8 w - - 3 31

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