Chess Puzzle #JeADD — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g5; rook b7; pawns e6/f4/f5. Black: king h7; rook e3; pawns g7/h3. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f6 — pawn f5→f6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: h2 — pawn h3→h2. Opponent replies Rb1 (rook b7→b1).
3. Best move: Rg3+ — rook e3→g3, gives check. Opponent replies Kf5 (king g5→f5).
4. Best move: Rg1 — rook g3→g1.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is h2.

Position data

FEN: 8/1R4pk/4P3/5PK1/5P2/4r2p/8/8 w - - 0 50

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