Chess Puzzle #XCBdr — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b7; rook f1; pawns c4/h5. Black: king e8; rook a2; pawns a7/c5/d6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ra4 — rook a2→a4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: h6 — pawn h5→h6. Opponent replies Rxc4 (rook a4→c4, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Rh1 — rook f1→h1. Opponent replies Kd7 (king e8→d7).
4. Best move: h7 — pawn h6→h7.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 4k3/pK6/3p4/2p4P/2P5/8/r7/5R2 b - - 0 41

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