Chess Puzzle #1pKU4 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h1; bishop f6; pawns d3/g2/h5. Black: king d7; rook a2; pawns a6/b7/c7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke8 — king d7→e8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: h6 — pawn h5→h6. Opponent replies Rf2 (rook a2→f2).
3. Best move: h7 — pawn h6→h7. Opponent replies Rxf6 (rook f2→f6, captures bishop).
4. Best move: h8=Q+ — pawn h7→h8, promotes to queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, endgame, long, promotion. The key move is h6.

Position data

FEN: 8/1ppk4/p4B2/7P/8/3P4/r5P1/7K b - - 0 38

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