Chess Puzzle #dQBQT — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f3; rook c1; pawns a2/c5/h3/h6. Black: king g8; rook c6; bishop e5; pawns a4/e7/f7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd6 — bishop e5→d6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rg1+ — rook c1→g1, gives check. Opponent replies Kh8 (king g8→h8).
3. Best move: cxd6 — pawn c5→d6, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, master, short. The key move is Rg1+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/4pp2/2r4P/2P1b3/p7/5K1P/P7/2R5 b - - 0 37

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