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

Position

White: king f3; rook b6; pawns d4/e3/f4/g7/h4. Black: king c3; rook g1; pawns b2/f5. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb7 — rook b6→b7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxg7 — rook g1→g7, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rxg7 (rook b7→g7, captures rook).
3. Best move: b1=Q — pawn b2→b1, promotes to queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, deflection, endgame, master, promotion, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxg7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6P1/1R6/5p2/3P1P1P/2k1PK2/1p6/6r1 w - - 1 50

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