Chess Puzzle #IL7kP — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g5; rook e6; pawn h6. Black: king f8; rook c7; pawns a5/c6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (5 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a4 — pawn a5→a4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kg6 — king g5→g6. Opponent replies a3 (pawn a4→a3).
3. Best move: h7 — pawn h6→h7. Opponent replies Rg7+ (rook c7→g7, gives check).
4. Best move: Kh6 — king g6→h6. Opponent replies Rxh7+ (rook g7→h7, captures pawn, gives check).
5. Best move: Kxh7 — king h6→h7, captures rook. Opponent replies a2 (pawn a3→a2).
6. Best move: Re1 — rook e6→e1.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, very long. The key move is Kg6.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/2r5/2p1R2P/p5K1/8/8/8/8 b - - 0 50

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