Chess Puzzle #2R0ZM — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g7; rook f2; pawns f3/g4/h7. Black: king d7; rook h1; pawns c4/d3. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: h8=Q — pawn h7→h8, promotes to queen. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxh8 — rook h1→h8, captures queen. Opponent replies Kxh8 (king g7→h8, captures rook).
3. Best move: c3 — pawn c4→c3.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, master, short. The key move Rxh8 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/3k2KP/8/8/2p3P1/3p1P2/5R2/7r w - - 0 41

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