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

Position

White: king g1; rook h7. Black: king g4; rook f2; pawns e4/f5/g5/h3. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: h2+ — pawn h3→h2, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxf2 — king g1→f2, captures rook. Opponent replies e3+ (pawn e4→e3, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg2 — king f2→g2. Opponent replies f4 (pawn f5→f4).
4. Best move: Rxh2 — rook h7→h2, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, hanging piece, long, rook endgame. The key move Kxf2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/7R/8/5pp1/4p1k1/7p/5r2/6K1 b - - 3 63

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