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

Position

White: king e3; rook c6; pawns a2/c3/f2/g3. Black: king e5; rook a4; bishop d3; pawns d5/g7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc4 — bishop d3→c4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: f4+ — pawn f2→f4, gives check. Opponent replies Kf5 (king e5→f5).
3. Best move: Kf3 — king e3→f3. Opponent replies Be2+ (bishop c4→e2, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxe2 — king f3→e2, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, long. The key move is f4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/6p1/2R5/3pk3/r7/2PbK1P1/P4P2/8 b - - 6 37

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