Chess Puzzle #JYQ2Q — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; rook h1; pawns b6/c3. Black: king h7; rook g2; pawns e4/e6/g5/h2. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g4 — pawn g5→g4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: b7 — pawn b6→b7. Opponent replies Rb2 (rook g2→b2).
3. Best move: Rxh2+ — rook h1→h2, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Rxh2 (rook b2→h2, captures rook).
4. Best move: b8=Q — pawn b7→b8, promotes to queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, deflection, endgame, exposed king, long, promotion, rook endgame. The key move Rxh2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/7k/1P2p3/6p1/4p3/2P1K3/6rp/7R b - - 0 37

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