Chess Puzzle #1GHWC — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook f6; pawns c3/c5/d4/e5. Black: king h6; queen f4; pawns a5/b5/c6/d5/h5. Black is ahead by 5 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg5 — king h6→g5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf4 — rook f6→f4, captures queen. Opponent replies Kxf4 (king g5→f4, captures rook).
3. Best move: e6 — pawn e5→e6. Opponent replies a4 (pawn a5→a4).
4. Best move: e7 — pawn e6→e7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long. The key move Rxf4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2p2R1k/ppPpP2p/3P1q2/2P5/8/6K1 b - - 0 49

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