Chess Puzzle #7vVfd — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h3; rook a6; pawns f4/g3/h4. Black: king b3; rook a1; pawns a3/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f5 — pawn f4→f5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: a2 — pawn a3→a2. Opponent replies g4 (pawn g3→g4).
3. Best move: Rh1+ — rook a1→h1, gives check. Opponent replies Kg3 (king h3→g3).
4. Best move: Rg1+ — rook h1→g1, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is a2.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/R7/7p/5P1P/pk4PK/8/r7 w - - 3 57

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