Chess Puzzle #CBNBw — Intermediate, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; queen e8; pawns c4/d6/e5/g2/h2. Black: king c6; rook d7; pawns a5/g6/h7. White is ahead by 6 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qxd7+ — queen e8→d7, captures rook, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxd7 — king c6→d7, captures queen. Opponent replies Kf2 (king g1→f2).
3. Best move: a4 — pawn a5→a4. Opponent replies Ke3 (king f2→e3).
4. Best move: a3 — pawn a4→a3. Opponent replies Kd4 (king e3→d4).
5. Best move: a2 — pawn a3→a2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, hanging piece, quiet move, very long. The key move Kxd7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4Q3/3r3p/2kP2p1/p3P3/2P5/8/6PP/6K1 w - - 0 43

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