Chess Puzzle #gMq1u — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d2; pawns a6/b7. Black: king f4; rook h3; bishop d3; pawn e4. Black is ahead by 7 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rh2+ — rook h3→h2, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kc3 — king d2→c3. Opponent replies Rc2+ (rook h2→c2, gives check).
3. Best move: Kb3 — king c3→b3. Opponent replies Rc1 (rook c2→c1).
4. Best move: b8=Q+ — pawn b7→b8, promotes to queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, promotion. The key move is Kc3.

Position data

FEN: 8/1P6/P7/8/4pk2/3b3r/3K4/8 b - - 2 67

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