Chess Puzzle #5Hwiq — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; rook a8; pawns a7/g4/h2. Black: king g6; rook c2; pawns d3/e4/f6/g5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ra2 — rook c2→a2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rg8+ — rook a8→g8, gives check. Opponent replies Kf7 (king g6→f7).
3. Best move: a8=Q — pawn a7→a8, promotes to queen. Opponent replies Rxa8 (rook a2→a8, captures queen).
4. Best move: Rxa8 — rook g8→a8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, clearance, crushing, endgame, long, promotion, rook endgame. The key move is Rg8+.

Position data

FEN: R7/P7/5pk1/6p1/4p1P1/3p4/2r4P/6K1 b - - 0 38

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