Chess Puzzle #oZpNM — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g4; rook e6; pawns a2/b2/e5/f7. Black: king c8; rook h2; bishop e7; pawns a7/b7/c7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rh4+ — rook h2→h4, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kg3 — king g4→g3. Opponent replies Kd7 (king c8→d7).
3. Best move: Rxe7+ — rook e6→e7, captures bishop, gives check.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, short. The key move Rxe7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 2k5/ppp1bP2/4R3/4P3/6K1/8/PP5r/8 b - - 0 32

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