Chess Puzzle #iZ970 — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h2; queen c8; rook d6; pawns g2/g3. Black: king f8; queen f2; rook a2; bishop f6; pawns g4/h6. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg7 — king f8→g7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd7+ — rook d6→d7, gives check. Opponent replies Be7 (bishop f6→e7).
3. Best move: Rxe7+ — rook d7→e7, captures bishop, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move Rxe7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 2Q2k2/8/3R1b1p/8/6p1/6P1/r4qPK/8 b - - 2 35

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