Chess Puzzle #5OQNP — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h3; rook a8; pawns a7/e4/g2. Black: king f6; rook a2; pawns e6/e7/h4/h5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke5 — king f6→e5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxh4 — king h3→h4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Ra5 (rook a2→a5).
3. Best move: Kxh5 — king h4→h5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Kxh4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: R7/P3p3/4pk2/7p/4P2p/7K/r5P1/8 b - - 0 38

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