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

Position

White: king f7; rook f6; pawn g6. Black: king b2; rook f1; pawn b4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf6+ — rook f1→f6, captures rook, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxf6 — king f7→f6, captures rook. Opponent replies b3 (pawn b4→b3).
3. Best move: g7 — pawn g6→g7. Opponent replies Kc1 (king b2→c1).
4. Best move: g8=Q — pawn g7→g8, promotes to queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, promotion. The key move Kxf6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/5K2/5RP1/8/1p6/8/1k6/5r2 b - - 6 59

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