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

Position

White: king e2; rook g4; pawns g3/h5. Black: king d5; rook a4; pawns a6/e4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd4 — king d5→d4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: h6 — pawn h5→h6. Opponent replies Ra2+ (rook a4→a2, gives check).
3. Best move: Kf1 — king e2→f1. Opponent replies Ke3 (king d4→e3).
4. Best move: h7 — pawn h6→h7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is h6.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/p7/3k3P/r3p1R1/6P1/4K3/8 b - - 0 47

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