Chess Puzzle #0OGQ8 — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g5; rook b7; pawns a5/f2/g2/h6. Black: king c2; rook c6; pawns a6/b2/e5/f5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: b1=Q — pawn b2→b1, promotes to queen. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxb1 — rook b7→b1, captures queen. Opponent replies Kxb1 (king c2→b1, captures rook).
3. Best move: h7 — pawn h6→h7. Opponent replies Rc8 (rook c6→c8).
4. Best move: Kxf5 — king g5→f5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, endgame, long. The key move Rxb1 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/1R6/p1r4P/P3ppK1/8/8/1pk2PP1/8 b - - 0 44

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