Chess Puzzle #aT4VP — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g6; rook b1; pawns f6/g5. Black: king f8; rook c2; pawns b2/e3. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: e2 — pawn e3→e2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rh1 — rook b1→h1. Opponent replies Ke8 (king f8→e8).
3. Best move: f7+ — pawn f6→f7, gives check. Opponent replies Ke7 (king e8→e7).
4. Best move: Kg7 — king g6→g7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, exposed king, long, quiet move, rook endgame. The key move is Rh1.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/8/5PK1/6P1/8/4p3/1pr5/1R6 b - - 0 54

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