Chess Puzzle #BqKdh — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; rook h7; pawns c5/e7/g4/h2. Black: king d7; rook e8; pawns b3/c6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf7 — rook h7→f7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: b2 — pawn b3→b2. Opponent replies Rf1 (rook f7→f1).
3. Best move: Ra8 — rook e8→a8. Opponent replies e8=Q+ (pawn e7→e8, promotes to queen, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxe8 — king d7→e8, captures queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, quiet move, rook endgame. The key move is b2.

Position data

FEN: 4r3/3kP2R/2p5/2P5/6P1/1p6/7P/6K1 w - - 0 40

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