Chess Puzzle #ecd8e — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g3; rook a7; pawns a3/g4/g6/h2. Black: king d6; rook d4; bishop c6; pawns c4/d5/h6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd7 — bishop c6→d7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxd7+ — rook a7→d7, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies Kxd7 (king d6→d7, captures rook).
3. Best move: g7 — pawn g6→g7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, endgame, sacrifice, short. The key move Rxd7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/R7/2bk2Pp/3p4/2pr2P1/P5K1/7P/8 b - - 1 47

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