Chess Puzzle #lD8g4 — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f6; rook e7; bishop d4; pawns b2/g5. Black: king h7; rook d7; bishop e4; pawn d5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxe7 — rook d7→e7, captures rook. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxe7 — king f6→e7, captures rook. Opponent replies Kg6 (king h7→g6).
3. Best move: Be3 — bishop d4→e3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move Kxe7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/3rR2k/5K2/3p2P1/3Bb3/8/1P6/8 b - - 18 47

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