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

Position

White: king f7; rook h2; pawn f6. Black: king h8; rook h6; pawns a4/h3. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a3 — pawn a4→a3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ke7 — king f7→e7. Opponent replies Rh4 (rook h6→h4).
3. Best move: f7 — pawn f6→f7. Opponent replies Re4+ (rook h4→e4, gives check).
4. Best move: Kf6 — king e7→f6. Opponent replies Rf4+ (rook e4→f4, gives check).
5. Best move: Kg6 — king f6→g6.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, very long. The key move is Ke7.

Position data

FEN: 7k/5K2/5P1r/8/p7/7p/7R/8 b - - 0 39

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