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

Position

White: king f5; rook e7; pawns h3/h6. Black: king g8; rook g2; pawns c7/e3/f4. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf2 — rook g2→f2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: h7+ — pawn h6→h7, gives check. Opponent replies Kh8 (king g8→h8).
3. Best move: Kg6 — king f5→g6. Opponent replies Rg2+ (rook f2→g2, gives check).
4. Best move: Kh6 — king g6→h6.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is h7+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/2p1R3/7P/5K2/5p2/4p2P/6r1/8 b - - 1 60

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