Chess Puzzle #amHIj — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d2; rook b6; pawns a3/c3/c4. Black: king g5; bishop g6; knight d3; pawns c5/h7. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxg6+ — rook b6→g6, captures bishop, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxg6 — king g5→g6, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxd3 (king d2→d3, captures knight).
3. Best move: Kf5 — king g6→f5. Opponent replies Ke3 (king d3→e3).
4. Best move: Ke5 — king f5→e5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Kxg6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/1R4b1/2p3k1/2P5/P1Pn4/3K4/8 w - - 0 49

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