Chess Puzzle #Hh3E4 — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e1; rook b4; pawns b3/c7/h2. Black: king d3; rook b2; pawns e4/g5/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: e3 — pawn e4→e3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd4+ — rook b4→d4, gives check. Opponent replies Kxd4 (king d3→d4, captures rook).
3. Best move: c8=Q — pawn c7→c8, promotes to queen. Opponent replies Rb1+ (rook b2→b1, gives check).
4. Best move: Ke2 — king e1→e2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, endgame, long, promotion, rook endgame. The key move is Rd4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/2P5/7p/6p1/1R2p3/1P1k4/1r5P/4K3 b - - 0 36

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