Chess Puzzle #Py1kP — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f6; rook e7; pawn h6. Black: king e8; rook b2; bishop g2; pawn f3. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd8 — king e8→d8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: h7 — pawn h6→h7. Opponent replies Rb6+ (rook b2→b6, gives check).
3. Best move: Re6 — rook e7→e6. Opponent replies Kd7 (king d8→d7).
4. Best move: Rxb6 — rook e6→b6, captures rook. Opponent replies f2 (pawn f3→f2).
5. Best move: Rb1 — rook b6→b1.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, very long. The key move is h7.

Position data

FEN: 4k3/4R3/5K1P/8/8/5p2/1r4b1/8 b - - 1 52

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