White to move and draw
[The Answer at the bottom]
* The Puzzle Hints
White is not able to prevent the promotion. The Rook against the Queen. But analyze the position and find the forced stalemate combination. Check on b7, move on b5, and then.. Black is not going to be happy.
* The Puzzle Data
1. Author: Cook, Eugene (1830-1915).
2. Year: 1864.
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* The Puzzle Answer
1. Rb7+ Kc8
2. Rb5! c1=Q
3. Rc5+! Qxc5
{ Draw by forced stalemate}
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