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

Position

White: king d4; rook a6; pawn c6. Black: king g5; rook c1; pawn h3. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ra5+ — rook a6→a5, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kh4 — king g5→h4. Opponent replies Ra8 (rook a5→a8).
3. Best move: Rxc6 — rook c1→c6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rh8+ (rook a8→h8, gives check).
4. Best move: Kg3 — king h4→g3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Kh4.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/R1P5/6k1/3K4/7p/8/2r5 w - - 2 56

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