Chess Puzzle #E1tct — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f4; rook c8; pawns b2/e4/f3. Black: king h4; rook g2; pawns a4/f6/h3. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg5 — rook g2→g5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rh8+ — rook c8→h8, gives check. Opponent replies Rh5 (rook g5→h5).
3. Best move: Rxh5+ — rook h8→h5, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxh5 (king h4→h5, captures rook).
4. Best move: Kg3 — king f4→g3.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxh5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 2R5/8/5p2/8/p3PK1k/5P1p/1P4r1/8 b - - 5 47

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