Chess Puzzle #hpN9h — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; rook a8; pawns a6/g2/h3. Black: king h4; rook c2; pawns f4/g7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a7 — pawn a6→a7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kg3 — king h4→g3. Opponent replies Kf1 (king g1→f1).
3. Best move: Rf2+ — rook c2→f2, gives check. Opponent replies Ke1 (king f1→e1).
4. Best move: Ra2 — rook f2→a2.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Kg3.

Position data

FEN: R7/6p1/P7/8/5p1k/7P/2r3P1/6K1 w - - 1 58

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