Chess Puzzle #qQapj — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king e2; rook d1; pawns a2/e5/g4/g5. Black: king g8; rook h3; pawns a5/d2/e6/g7/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxd2 — rook d1→d2, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rh2+ — rook h3→h2, gives check. Opponent replies Ke3 (king e2→e3).
3. Best move: Rxd2 — rook h2→d2, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxd2 (king e3→d2, captures rook).
4. Best move: Kf7 — king g8→f7. Opponent replies Ke3 (king d2→e3).
5. Best move: Kg6 — king f7→g6.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, very long. The key move is Rh2+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/6pp/4p3/p3P1P1/6P1/7r/P2pK3/3R4 w - - 0 34

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