Chess Puzzle #cj13R — Master, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f6; rook g7; pawns a3/b2/c3/f5/h3/h5. Black: king c6; queen g2; rook b8; pawns a7/b7/d6. Black is ahead by 6 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qxg7+ — queen g2→g7, captures rook, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxg7 — king f6→g7, captures queen. Opponent replies Re8 (rook b8→e8).
3. Best move: h6 — pawn h5→h6. Opponent replies Re3 (rook e8→e3).
4. Best move: h4 — pawn h3→h4.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, hanging piece, long. The key move Kxg7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 1r6/pp4R1/2kp1K2/5P1P/8/P1P4P/1P4q1/8 b - - 4 46

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