Chess Puzzle #I6n9v — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h7; rook b4; pawns d4/g6. Black: king e7; rook g8; pawns a4/b5/c6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf8 — king e7→f8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: d5 — pawn d4→d5. Opponent replies Rg7+ (rook g8→g7, gives check).
3. Best move: Kh6 — king h7→h6. Opponent replies Rc7 (rook g7→c7).
4. Best move: dxc6 — pawn d5→c6, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is d5.

Position data

FEN: 6r1/4k2K/2p3P1/1p6/pR1P4/8/8/8 b - - 4 43

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