Chess Puzzle #Hnu9w — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b2; rook h1; pawns c2/f3. Black: king g8; rook f4; pawn h2. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf3 — rook f4→f3, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxh2 — rook h1→h2, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kf7 (king g8→f7).
3. Best move: Re2 — rook h2→e2. Opponent replies Rh3 (rook f3→h3).
4. Best move: c3 — pawn c2→c3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, quiet move, rook endgame. The key move Rxh2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/8/8/8/5r2/5P2/1KP4p/7R b - - 1 42

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