Chess Puzzle #Z1Dgo — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d1; rook h8; pawn h5. Black: king d5; rook g2; pawn c4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c3 — pawn c4→c3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: h6 — pawn h5→h6. Opponent replies Rg1+ (rook g2→g1, gives check).
3. Best move: Kc2 — king d1→c2. Opponent replies Rh1 (rook g1→h1).
4. Best move: h7 — pawn h6→h7.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 7R/8/8/3k3P/2p5/8/6r1/3K4 b - - 1 48

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