Chess Puzzle #QlAuX — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d7; pawns d5/e5/g4/h2. Black: king f7; rook a6; pawns a7/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ra5 — rook a6→a5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: e6+ — pawn e5→e6, gives check. Opponent replies Kf6 (king f7→f6).
3. Best move: g5+ — pawn g4→g5, gives check. Opponent replies Ke5 (king f6→e5).
4. Best move: e7 — pawn e6→e7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is e6+.

Position data

FEN: 8/p2K1k1p/r5p1/3PP3/6P1/8/7P/8 b - - 0 44

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