Chess Puzzle #fuuv6 — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f2; rook e2; pawns g3/h3. Black: king d3; pawns c3/e5/g5/h5. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke1 — king f2→e1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: c2 — pawn c3→c2. Opponent replies Rd2+ (rook e2→d2, gives check).
3. Best move: Kc3 — king d3→c3. Opponent replies Ke2 (king e1→e2).
4. Best move: c1=Q — pawn c2→c1, promotes to queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, promotion, rook endgame. The key move is c2.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/4p1pp/8/2pk2PP/4RK2/8 w - - 4 50

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