Chess Puzzle #jZHd8 — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; rook g8; pawn h4. Black: king f4; rook h3; knight f1; pawn g5. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf3 — rook h3→f3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rf8+ — rook g8→f8, gives check. Opponent replies Kg4 (king f4→g4).
3. Best move: Rxf3 — rook f8→f3, captures rook. Opponent replies Nd2 (knight f1→d2).
4. Best move: Rg3+ — rook f3→g3, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move is Rf8+.

Position data

FEN: 6R1/8/8/6p1/5k1P/7r/6K1/5n2 b - - 7 56

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