Chess Puzzle #AXvMg — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king a5; rook h4; pawn b6. Black: king c7; rook b8; pawn d6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb7 — king c7→b7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rh7+ — rook h4→h7, gives check. Opponent replies Kc6 (king b7→c6).
3. Best move: Rc7+ — rook h7→c7, gives check. Opponent replies Kd5 (king c6→d5).
4. Best move: Ka6 — king a5→a6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, exposed king, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rh7+.

Position data

FEN: 1r6/2k5/1P1p4/K7/7R/8/8/8 b - - 0 52

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