Chess Puzzle #pRvPG — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d7; bishop c7; pawns e6/g4. Black: king f8; rook h3; pawn h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd3+ — rook h3→d3, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bd6+ — bishop c7→d6, gives check. Opponent replies Kg7 (king f8→g7).
3. Best move: e7 — pawn e6→e7. Opponent replies Re3 (rook d3→e3).
4. Best move: Bf4 — bishop d6→f4.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long. The key move is Bd6+.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/2BK3p/4P3/8/6P1/7r/8/8 b - - 2 60

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