Chess Puzzle #fvfIb — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h5; rook g4; pawns a3/b2/h4. Black: king g7; rook h3; pawns a5/f6/g5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ra4 — rook g4→a4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxh4+ — rook h3→h4, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Rxh4 (rook a4→h4, captures rook).
3. Best move: gxh4 — pawn g5→h4, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxh4 (king h5→h4, captures pawn).
4. Best move: a4 — pawn a5→a4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxh4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/6k1/5p2/p5pK/6RP/P6r/1P6/8 w - - 1 50

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