Chess Puzzle #7gLIC — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e5; rook d7; pawn e6. Black: king f8; rook h4; pawns b5/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rh5+ — rook h4→h5, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kd6 — king e5→d6. Opponent replies Rh1 (rook h5→h1).
3. Best move: Rd8+ — rook d7→d8, gives check. Opponent replies Kg7 (king f8→g7).
4. Best move: e7 — pawn e6→e7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, exposed king, long, rook endgame. The key move is Kd6.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/3R3p/4P1p1/1p2K3/7r/8/8/8 b - - 2 39

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