Chess Puzzle #0GifH — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f5; pawns e6/f7/g6. Black: king f8; rook b6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg7 — king f8→g7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: e7 — pawn e6→e7. Opponent replies Rf6+ (rook b6→f6, gives check).
3. Best move: Ke5 — king f5→e5. Opponent replies Rxf7 (rook f6→f7, captures pawn).
4. Best move: e8=Q — pawn e7→e8, promotes to queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, promotion, rook endgame. The key move is e7.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/5P2/1r2P1P1/5K2/8/8/8/8 b - - 0 64

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