Chess Puzzle #rxXb2 — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; rook a4; bishop d2; pawns a3/g2/h2. Black: king b3; rook e6; pawns a6/d3/e4/g6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb4+ — rook a4→b4, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kc2 — king b3→c2. Opponent replies Be3 (bishop d2→e3).
3. Best move: d2 — pawn d3→d2. Opponent replies Bxd2 (bishop e3→d2, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Kxd2 — king c2→d2, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Kc2.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/p3r1p1/8/R3p3/Pk1p4/3B2PP/6K1 w - - 2 48

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