Chess Puzzle #npaEG — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f3; rook d7; bishop f6; pawns b2/f2/f4. Black: king c5; rook e6; pawns b4/c4/d3/h5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Be7+ — bishop f6→e7, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kc6 — king c5→c6. Opponent replies Rd4 (rook d7→d4).
3. Best move: Rxe7 — rook e6→e7, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rxc4+ (rook d4→c4, captures pawn, gives check).
4. Best move: Kd5 — king c6→d5.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Kc6.

Position data

FEN: 8/3R4/4rB2/2k4p/1pp2P2/3p1K2/1P3P2/8 w - - 2 50

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