Chess Puzzle #5KKEd — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f2; rook f6; bishop h6; pawns b5/f5/g2/h2. Black: king h8; rook a8; pawns a3/e5/h7. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ra6 — rook f6→a6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxa6 — rook a8→a6, captures rook. Opponent replies bxa6 (pawn b5→a6, captures rook).
3. Best move: a2 — pawn a3→a2. Opponent replies a7 (pawn a6→a7).
4. Best move: a1=Q — pawn a2→a1, promotes to queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, endgame, long, promotion. The key move Rxa6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: r6k/7p/5R1B/1P2pP2/8/p7/5KPP/8 w - - 0 34

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