Chess Puzzle #4m5B2 — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g5; rook h6; pawn f4. Black: king h3; rook e1; pawn h4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf1 — rook e1→f1. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxh4+ — rook h6→h4, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kg3 (king h3→g3).
3. Best move: Rg4+ — rook h4→g4, gives check. Opponent replies Kf3 (king g3→f3).
4. Best move: f5 — pawn f4→f5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxh4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/7R/6K1/5P1p/7k/8/4r3 b - - 5 55

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