Chess Puzzle #TrJxi — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f5; rook a7; pawn h5. Black: king g8; rook a1; pawns a3/g5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf8 — king g8→f8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: h6 — pawn h5→h6. Opponent replies g4 (pawn g5→g4).
3. Best move: Ra8+ — rook a7→a8, gives check. Opponent replies Ke7 (king f8→e7).
4. Best move: h7 — pawn h6→h7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, exposed king, long, rook endgame. The key move is h6.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/R7/8/5KpP/8/p7/8/r7 b - - 1 49

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