Chess Puzzle #7fHIq — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f1; rook c1; pawns a2/c2/c3/h3. Black: king c4; rook d2; pawns a7/f5/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke1 — king f1→e1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rh2 — rook d2→h2. Opponent replies Rd1 (rook c1→d1).
3. Best move: Rh1+ — rook h2→h1, gives check. Opponent replies Ke2 (king e1→e2).
4. Best move: Rxd1 — rook h1→d1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, exposed king, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rh2.

Position data

FEN: 8/p6p/8/5p2/2k5/2P4P/P1Pr4/2R2K2 w - - 2 33

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