Chess Puzzle #TTVD3 — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h1; rook h4; pawn h3. Black: king f5; rook c2; pawn f3. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rh5+ — rook h4→h5, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kg6 — king f5→g6. Opponent replies Ra5 (rook h5→a5).
3. Best move: Rc1+ — rook c2→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king h1→h2).
4. Best move: f2 — pawn f3→f2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, exposed king, long, rook endgame. The key move is Kg6.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/5k2/7R/5p1P/2r5/7K w - - 2 75

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