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

Position

White: king d6; rook h7; pawn c5. Black: king d8; rook h1; pawns e6/h4. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc8 — king d8→c8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rh8+ — rook h7→h8, gives check. Opponent replies Kb7 (king c8→b7).
3. Best move: c6+ — pawn c5→c6, gives check. Opponent replies Kb6 (king b7→b6).
4. Best move: Rb8+ — rook h8→b8, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, exposed king, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rh8+.

Position data

FEN: 3k4/7R/3Kp3/2P5/7p/8/8/7r b - - 5 50

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