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

Position

White: king h1; rooks a7/e7; pawn g2. Black: king a6; queen c5; pawn c6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qxa7 — queen c5→a7, captures rook. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxa7+ — rook e7→a7, captures queen, gives check. Opponent replies Kxa7 (king a6→a7, captures rook).
3. Best move: g4 — pawn g2→g4. Opponent replies Kb6 (king a7→b6).
4. Best move: g5 — pawn g4→g5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move Rxa7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/R3R3/k1p5/2q5/8/8/6P1/7K b - - 0 36

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