Chess Puzzle #Mrk3a — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g6; pawns e3/g5/h5. Black: king e6; rook f1. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke7 — king e6→e7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: h6 — pawn h5→h6. Opponent replies Kf8 (king e7→f8).
3. Best move: Kh7 — king g6→h7. Opponent replies Rf7+ (rook f1→f7, gives check).
4. Best move: Kh8 — king h7→h8.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is h6.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4k1K1/6PP/8/4P3/8/5r2 b - - 0 51

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