Chess Puzzle #s0GB3 — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d2; bishop c3; knight g6; pawn h4. Black: king e4; rook h3; pawn f5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf6 — bishop c3→f6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd3+ — rook h3→d3, gives check. Opponent replies Ke2 (king d2→e2).
3. Best move: Rd6 — rook d3→d6. Opponent replies Bg5 (bishop f6→g5).
4. Best move: Rxg6 — rook d6→g6, captures knight.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move is Rd3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/6N1/5p2/4k2P/2B4r/3K4/8 w - - 2 47

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