Chess Puzzle #DhqNQ — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d2; rook e3; pawns a4/b3/d3/e7. Black: king h3; rook e8; pawns a5/g3. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke1 — king d2→e1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kh2 — king h3→h2. Opponent replies Re6 (rook e3→e6).
3. Best move: g2 — pawn g3→g2. Opponent replies Rh6+ (rook e6→h6, gives check).
4. Best move: Kg3 — king h2→g3. Opponent replies Rg6+ (rook h6→g6, gives check).
5. Best move: Kf3 — king g3→f3.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, defensive move, endgame, equality, rook endgame, very long. The key move is Kh2.

Position data

FEN: 4r3/4P3/8/p7/P7/1P1PR1pk/3K4/8 w - - 0 52

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