Chess Puzzle #490IA — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h2; rook g2; pawns a3/b4/d6/g7. Black: king d3; rook d8; pawns b5/c2/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g8=Q — pawn g7→g8, promotes to queen. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxg8 — rook d8→g8, captures queen. Opponent replies Rxg8 (rook g2→g8, captures rook).
3. Best move: c1=Q — pawn c2→c1, promotes to queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, promotion, short. The key move Rxg8 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/6P1/3P3p/1p6/1P6/P2k4/2p3RK/8 w - - 0 71

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