Chess Puzzle #AfMCT — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g7; rook f1; pawn h2. Black: king c2; pawns b2/f6/h7. White is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: b1=Q — pawn b2→b1, promotes to queen. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxb1 — rook f1→b1, captures queen. Opponent replies Kxb1 (king c2→b1, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxf6 — king g7→f6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kc2 (king b1→c2).
4. Best move: Kg7 — king f6→g7.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move Rxb1 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6Kp/5p2/8/8/8/1pk4P/5R2 b - - 0 45

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