Chess Puzzle #Sc5zE — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h6; rook f1; bishop d3; pawns e7/f5/h3. Black: king e5; rook g8; knight d5; pawn d4. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc4 — bishop d3→c4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kf6 — king e5→f6. Opponent replies Kh7 (king h6→h7).
3. Best move: Rg7+ — rook g8→g7, gives check.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move is Kf6.

Position data

FEN: 6r1/4P3/7K/3nkP2/3p4/3B3P/8/5R2 w - - 2 54

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