Chess Puzzle #0iJEY — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; rook h5; pawns d5/f2/h6. Black: king h7; rook d6; pawns e4/f4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxh6 — rook d6→h6, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxh6+ — rook h5→h6, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxh6 (king h7→h6, captures rook).
3. Best move: d6 — pawn d5→d6. Opponent replies Kg5 (king h6→g5).
4. Best move: d7 — pawn d6→d7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxh6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/7k/3r3P/3P3R/4pp2/8/4KP2/8 b - - 4 65

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