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

Position

White: king e3; rook c8; pawns c2/h5. Black: king g5; rook h4; pawns b4/c5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kxh5 — king g5→h5, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rh8+ — rook c8→h8, gives check. Opponent replies Kg4 (king h5→g4).
3. Best move: Rxh4+ — rook h8→h4, captures rook, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxh4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 2R5/8/8/2p3kP/1p5r/4K3/2P5/8 b - - 6 57

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