Chess Puzzle #4UD5z — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d1; rook g7; pawn h6. Black: king c7; rook h5; pawns a6/d3/g4. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd8 — king c7→d8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: h7 — pawn h6→h7. Opponent replies Rh1+ (rook h5→h1, gives check).
3. Best move: Kd2 — king d1→d2. Opponent replies g3 (pawn g4→g3).
4. Best move: Rg8+ — rook g7→g8, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is h7.

Position data

FEN: 8/2k3R1/p6P/7r/6p1/3p4/8/3K4 b - - 2 54

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