Chess Puzzle #DBESQ — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king b6; rook g7; pawns a4/b3/h4. Black: king f5; rook b8; pawns g6/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb7 — rook g7→b7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxb7+ — rook b8→b7, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxb7 (king b6→b7, captures rook).
3. Best move: g5 — pawn g6→g5. Opponent replies hxg5 (pawn h4→g5, captures pawn).
4. Best move: h4 — pawn h5→h4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxb7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 1r6/6R1/1K4p1/5k1p/P6P/1P6/8/8 w - - 1 46

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