Chess Puzzle #1M1wZ — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h2; rooks g3/g4; pawn g2. Black: king g7; queen c5; pawns b4/g6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qc7 — queen c5→c7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxg6+ — rook g4→g6, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kf8 (king g7→f8).
3. Best move: Rg8+ — rook g6→g8, gives check. Opponent replies Ke7 (king f8→e7).
4. Best move: Rg7+ — rook g8→g7, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, queen rook endgame. The key move Rxg6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/6k1/6p1/2q5/1p4R1/6R1/6PK/8 b - - 1 67

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