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

Position

White: king f1; rooks a8/f3; pawn a5. Black: king g4; rook h2; bishop e5. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a6 — pawn a5→a6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxf3 — king g4→f3, captures rook. Opponent replies Ke1 (king f1→e1).
3. Best move: Bf4 — bishop e5→f4. Opponent replies Kd1 (king e1→d1).
4. Best move: Rd2+ — rook h2→d2, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, long, quiet move. The key move Kxf3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: R7/8/8/P3b3/6k1/5R2/7r/5K2 w - - 7 60

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