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

Position

White: king g2; rook g5; knights c5/g3; pawns b5/c6/h2. Black: king f7; rooks a1/f4; pawns f2/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c7 — pawn c6→c7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rg1+ — rook a1→g1, gives check. Opponent replies Kh3 (king g2→h3).
3. Best move: Rxg3+ — rook g1→g3, captures knight, gives check. Opponent replies Kxg3 (king h3→g3, captures rook).
4. Best move: f1=Q — pawn f2→f1, promotes to queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, master, promotion. The key move Rxg3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/5k1p/2P5/1PN3R1/5r2/6N1/5pKP/r7 w - - 1 35

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