Chess Puzzle #8CWv8 — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king b7; rook d3; pawns d5/h5. Black: king e5; rook d6; pawn f4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: h6 — pawn h5→h6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxh6 — rook d6→h6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kc7 (king b7→c7).
3. Best move: Rd6 — rook h6→d6. Opponent replies Rf3 (rook d3→f3).
4. Best move: Rxd5 — rook d6→d5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxh6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/1K6/3r4/3Pk2P/5p2/3R4/8/8 w - - 0 49

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