Chess Puzzle #mxfc1 — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; rooks a1/a6; pawns a4/e3/f2/g3. Black: king g7; rook b8; bishop e4; pawns f6/g4. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a5 — pawn a4→a5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bf3 — bishop e4→f3. Opponent replies Ra7+ (rook a6→a7, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg6 — king g7→g6. Opponent replies Rh7 (rook a7→h7).
4. Best move: Kxh7 — king g6→h7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move is Bf3.

Position data

FEN: 1r6/6k1/R4p2/8/P3b1p1/4P1P1/5P2/R5K1 w - - 1 40

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