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

Position

White: king c4; rook e7; pawns d6/f5/g6. Black: king f8; rook b3; bishop c2; pawn e3. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb6 — rook b3→b6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: g7+ — pawn g6→g7, gives check. Opponent replies Kg8 (king f8→g8).
3. Best move: d7 — pawn d6→d7. Opponent replies Rd6 (rook b6→d6).
4. Best move: f6 — pawn f5→f6.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long. The key move is g7+.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/4R3/3P2P1/5P2/2K5/1r2p3/2b5/8 b - - 0 51

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