Chess Puzzle #1Q5Lv — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f5; rook e1; pawns d7/e6/h2. Black: king g8; rook e8; bishop d6; pawns a6/b5/g7/h7. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd8 — rook e8→d8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: e7 — pawn e6→e7. Opponent replies Bxe7 (bishop d6→e7, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Rxe7 — rook e1→e7, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, short. The key move is e7.

Position data

FEN: 4r1k1/3P2pp/p2bP3/1p3K2/8/8/7P/4R3 b - - 2 41

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