Chess Puzzle #Wa1O4 — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; rook f3; pawn h3. Black: king f6; rook f5; pawns g5/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf5+ — rook f3→f5, captures rook, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxf5 — king f6→f5, captures rook. Opponent replies Kf3 (king e3→f3).
3. Best move: h5 — pawn h6→h5. Opponent replies Ke3 (king f3→e3).
4. Best move: Ke5 — king f5→e5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, quiet move, zugzwang. The key move Kxf5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/5k1p/5rp1/8/4KR1P/8/8 w - - 2 56

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