Chess Puzzle #tXfk6 — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king b2; rook b5; pawns c3/f3/g4. Black: king h7; rook f6; pawns g7/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf5 — rook b5→f5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf5 — rook f6→f5, captures rook. Opponent replies gxf5 (pawn g4→f5, captures rook).
3. Best move: h5 — pawn h6→h5. Opponent replies c4 (pawn c3→c4).
4. Best move: Kg8 — king h7→g8.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, quiet move, rook endgame. The key move Rxf5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6pk/5r1p/1R6/6P1/2P2P2/1K6/8 w - - 1 44

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