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

Position

White: king h1; queen b7; rook f1; pawns g2/h3. Black: king g7; queen d6; rook g6; pawns a6/f7/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a5 — pawn a6→a5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf7+ — rook f1→f7, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kg8 (king g7→g8).
3. Best move: Rd7 — rook f7→d7. Opponent replies Qxd7 (queen d6→d7, captures rook).
4. Best move: Qxd7 — queen b7→d7, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move Rxf7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/1Q3pk1/p2q2rp/8/8/7P/6P1/5R1K b - - 4 41

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