Chess Puzzle #mUcoA — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h3; rook d4; pawns b6/c4/f3/g2/h4. Black: king h7; rooks c1/c2; pawns f7/h6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxc4 — rook c2→c4, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: b7 — pawn b6→b7. Opponent replies Rxd4 (rook c4→d4, captures rook).
3. Best move: b8=Q — pawn b7→b8, promotes to queen. Opponent replies Rh1+ (rook c1→h1, gives check).
4. Best move: Kg3 — king h3→g3.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, endgame, equality, long, promotion, rook endgame. The key move is b7.

Position data

FEN: 8/5p1k/1P5p/8/2PR3P/5P1K/2r3P1/2r5 b - - 0 43

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