Chess Puzzle #P1Rd5 — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f2; pawns a4/e6/f3/f6/g5. Black: king e8; rook c4; pawns a5/b4. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: b3 — pawn b4→b3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: g6 — pawn g5→g6. Opponent replies Rf4 (rook c4→f4).
3. Best move: g7 — pawn g6→g7. Opponent replies Rxf6 (rook f4→f6, captures pawn).
4. Best move: g8=Q+ — pawn g7→g8, promotes to queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, promotion, rook endgame. The key move is g6.

Position data

FEN: 4k3/8/4PP2/p5P1/Ppr5/5P2/5K2/8 b - - 0 49

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