Chess Puzzle #b2jHF — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h7; rook c8; bishop e4; pawns f3/h6. Black: king c1; rook g3; bishop d2; pawns c3/f4. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg8 — rook c8→g8. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxg8 — rook g3→g8, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxg8 (king h7→g8, captures rook).
3. Best move: c2 — pawn c3→c2. Opponent replies h7 (pawn h6→h7).
4. Best move: Bc3 — bishop d2→c3.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, clearance, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Rxg8 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2R5/7K/7P/8/4Bp2/2p2Pr1/3b4/2k5 w - - 1 54

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