Chess Puzzle #2Qjh4 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e7; rook b7; pawn e6. Black: king g8; rook c8; bishop b6; pawn a7. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rc7+ — rook c8→c7, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxc7 — rook b7→c7, captures rook. Opponent replies Bxc7 (bishop b6→c7, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kd7 — king e7→d7. Opponent replies Bg3 (bishop c7→g3).
4. Best move: e7 — pawn e6→e7. Opponent replies Kf7 (king g8→f7).
5. Best move: e8=Q+ — pawn e7→e8, promotes to queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, promotion, very long. The key move Rxc7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2r3k1/pR2K3/1b2P3/8/8/8/8/8 b - - 0 51

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