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

Position

White: king f4; rook e1; bishop e4. Black: king h4; rook a2; knight e3; pawns a5/c3/h6. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ng2+ — knight e3→g2, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxg2 — bishop e4→g2, captures knight. Opponent replies Kh5 (king h4→h5).
3. Best move: Rg1 — rook e1→g1. Opponent replies Rxg2 (rook a2→g2, captures bishop).
4. Best move: Rxg2 — rook g1→g2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move Bxg2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/7p/p7/4BK1k/2p1n3/r7/4R3 b - - 0 53

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