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

Position

White: king h6; rook d5; bishop d3; pawns b5/c2/e4/f5. Black: king e7; rook g2; bishop d7; pawns d4/e5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxe5+ — rook d5→e5, captures pawn, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kf6 — king e7→f6. Opponent replies Re6+ (rook e5→e6, gives check).
3. Best move: Bxe6 — bishop d7→e6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 8/3bk3/7K/1P1RpP2/3pP3/3B4/2P3r1/8 w - - 11 49

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