Chess Puzzle #tV09P — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d1; rook h7; knight g6; pawns d6/g3/h3. Black: king e4; rook b1; bishop e3; pawns b6/c3. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc2 — king d1→c2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rb2+ — rook b1→b2, gives check. Opponent replies Kxc3 (king c2→c3, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Bd4+ — bishop e3→d4, gives check. Opponent replies Kc4 (king c3→c4).
4. Best move: b5# — pawn b6→b5, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, exposed king, long, mate, mate in 3. The combination ends with b5# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/7R/1p1P2N1/8/4k3/2p1b1PP/8/1r1K4 w - - 6 48

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