Chess Puzzle #0lW6X — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g6; rook e8; pawn h4. Black: king f4; rook f5; pawn e5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: h5 — pawn h4→h5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rg5+ — rook f5→g5, gives check. Opponent replies Kh6 (king g6→h6).
3. Best move: Kg4 — king f4→g4. Opponent replies Rd8 (rook e8→d8).
4. Best move: Rxh5+ — rook g5→h5, captures pawn, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxh5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 4R3/8/6K1/4pr2/5k1P/8/8/8 w - - 1 59

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