Chess Puzzle #AFccE — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h4; rook d7; pawns f7/g4/h2. Black: king a6; rook b3; knight c6; pawns a5/b7/h3. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ne5 — knight c6→e5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd6+ — rook d7→d6, gives check. Opponent replies Rb6 (rook b3→b6).
3. Best move: f8=Q — pawn f7→f8, promotes to queen. Opponent replies Ng6+ (knight e5→g6, gives check).
4. Best move: Rxg6 — rook d6→g6, captures knight.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, promotion. The key move is Rd6+.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p1R1P2/k1n5/p7/6PK/1r5p/7P/8 b - - 0 52

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