Chess Puzzle #CPR7c — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f4; rooks d7/e7; pawns g2/h3. Black: king g8; rooks b4/h6; pawn h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf5 — king f4→f5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rh5+ — rook h6→h5, gives check. Opponent replies Kf6 (king f5→f6).
3. Best move: Rb6+ — rook b4→b6, gives check. Opponent replies Re6 (rook e7→e6).
4. Best move: Rh6+ — rook h5→h6, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rh5+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/3RR2p/7r/8/1r3K2/7P/6P1/8 w - - 8 36

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