Chess Puzzle #26OKn — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g5; rook b6; pawns f2/f3/h7. Black: king d5; rook c1; pawns a3/b2. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: b1=Q — pawn b2→b1, promotes to queen. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxb1 — rook b6→b1, captures queen. Opponent replies Rxb1 (rook c1→b1, captures rook).
3. Best move: h8=Q — pawn h7→h8, promotes to queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, promotion, short. The key move Rxb1 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/7P/1R6/3k2K1/8/p4P2/1p3P2/2r5 b - - 0 50

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