Chess Puzzle #0dBoK — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f6; pawns f5/g6. Black: king d7; rook e7. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke8 — king d7→e8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: g7 — pawn g6→g7. Opponent replies Rf7+ (rook e7→f7, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg6 — king f6→g6. Opponent replies Ke7 (king e8→e7).
4. Best move: g8=Q — pawn g7→g8, promotes to queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, promotion, rook endgame. The key move is g7.

Position data

FEN: 8/3kr3/5KP1/5P2/8/8/8/8 b - - 0 65

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