Chess Puzzle #6rYKa — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e7; rook g1; pawns d6/g3/h4. Black: king b5; rook d5; pawns a3/f6/g7/h5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc6 — king b5→c6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rc1+ — rook g1→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Rc5 (rook d5→c5).
3. Best move: d7 — pawn d6→d7. Opponent replies Rxc1 (rook c5→c1, captures rook).
4. Best move: d8=Q — pawn d7→d8, promotes to queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, promotion, rook endgame. The key move is Rc1+.

Position data

FEN: 8/4K1p1/3P1p2/1k1r3p/7P/p5P1/8/6R1 b - - 8 39

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