Chess Puzzle #CLzW5 — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g7; rook e1; pawn h6. Black: king e8; rook c6; pawns b4/e2/f4. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxh6 — rook c6→h6, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxe2+ — rook e1→e2, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kd7 (king e8→d7).
3. Best move: Kxh6 — king g7→h6, captures rook. Opponent replies Kd6 (king d7→d6).
4. Best move: Kg5 — king h6→g5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, intermezzo, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxe2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 4k3/6K1/2r4P/8/1p3p2/8/4p3/4R3 b - - 2 51

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