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

Position

White: king g4; rook h2; bishop f6; pawns f5/g6. Black: king f8; rooks d1/g7; pawns a5/b6/c5. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxg7+ — bishop f6→g7, captures rook, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxg7 — king f8→g7, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rh7+ (rook h2→h7, gives check).
3. Best move: Kf6 — king g7→f6. Opponent replies Rf7+ (rook h7→f7, gives check).
4. Best move: Ke5 — king f6→e5. Opponent replies Re7+ (rook f7→e7, gives check).
5. Best move: Kf6 — king e5→f6.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, very long. The key move Kxg7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/6r1/1p3BP1/p1p2P2/6K1/8/7R/3r4 w - - 1 54

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