Chess Puzzle #L0KM3 — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f3; rook e3; pawns g3/h4. Black: king h6; rook a3; pawn h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxe3+ — rook a3→e3, captures rook, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxe3 — king f3→e3, captures rook. Opponent replies Kg7 (king h6→g7).
3. Best move: Ke4 — king e3→e4. Opponent replies Kf6 (king g7→f6).
4. Best move: Kf4 — king e4→f4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, zugzwang. The key move Kxe3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/7k/7p/7P/r3RKP1/8/8 b - - 16 52

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