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

Position

White: king h4; rook e6; pawns g4/h6. Black: king h7; rook c2; pawns a5/b6/c7/d6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a4 — pawn a5→a4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kh5 — king h4→h5. Opponent replies Rh2+ (rook c2→h2, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg5 — king h5→g5. Opponent replies a3 (pawn a4→a3).
4. Best move: Re7+ — rook e6→e7, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Kh5.

Position data

FEN: 8/2p4k/1p1pR2P/p7/6PK/8/2r5/8 b - - 0 44

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