Chess Puzzle #G3DoR — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f5; rook b1; pawn c5. Black: king h4; rook h6; pawns c6/g4. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rh5+ — rook h6→h5, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kf4 — king f5→f4. Opponent replies Kh3 (king h4→h3).
3. Best move: Rh1+ — rook b1→h1, gives check. Opponent replies Kg2 (king h3→g2).
4. Best move: Rxh5 — rook h1→h5, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame, skewer. The key move is Kf4.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2p4r/2P2K2/6pk/8/8/1R6 b - - 1 57

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