Chess Puzzle #vxFcR — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b2; rook c3; pawns a6/b3. Black: king g7; rook h4; pawns f6/f7/h3. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rh8 — rook h4→h8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rg3+ — rook c3→g3, gives check. Opponent replies Kf8 (king g7→f8).
3. Best move: Rxh3 — rook g3→h3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rxh3 (rook h8→h3, captures rook).
4. Best move: a7 — pawn a6→a7. Opponent replies Kg7 (king f8→g7).
5. Best move: a8=Q — pawn a7→a8, promotes to queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, endgame, promotion, rook endgame, sacrifice, very long. The key move is Rg3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/5pk1/P4p2/8/7r/1PR4p/1K6/8 b - - 0 39

Solve this puzzle interactively on Brilliant Knight — free tactics training powered by Stockfish 18, no signup required.