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

Position

White: king f5; rook e7; bishop c4; pawns b5/g5/h5. Black: king h7; rook d4; bishop e3; pawn g7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxc4 — rook d4→c4, captures bishop. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxe3 — rook e7→e3, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rb4 (rook c4→b4).
3. Best move: Re5 — rook e3→e5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, hanging piece, short. The key move Rxe3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/4R1pk/8/1P3KPP/2Br4/4b3/8/8 b - - 8 46

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