Chess Puzzle #5q2h8 — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g5; bishop a1; pawns c2/d3/f5/h6. Black: king f7; rook d8; pawns a3/b7/c6/c7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg8+ — rook d8→g8, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kf4 — king g5→f4. Opponent replies Rg1 (rook g8→g1).
3. Best move: h7 — pawn h6→h7. Opponent replies Rxa1 (rook g1→a1, captures bishop).
4. Best move: h8=Q — pawn h7→h8, promotes to queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, defensive move, endgame, long, promotion. The key move is Kf4.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/1pp2k2/2p4P/5PK1/8/p2P4/2P5/B7 b - - 0 40

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