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

Position

White: king d5; rook f1; pawns f4/f5/g6. Black: king g8; rook g2; bishop d4; pawns a7/e5/f6/g7. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf2 — rook g2→f2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rc1 — rook f1→c1. Opponent replies Bc3 (bishop d4→c3).
3. Best move: Rxc3 — rook c1→c3, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, quiet move, short. The key move is Rc1.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/p5p1/5pP1/3KpP2/3b1P2/8/6r1/5R2 b - - 0 45

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