Chess Puzzle #xvq6n — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e6; rook h7; pawns d5/g2/h3. Black: king d8; rook a3; pawns a5/b6/g5/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb3 — rook a3→b3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rh8+ — rook h7→h8, gives check. Opponent replies Kc7 (king d8→c7).
3. Best move: d6+ — pawn d5→d6, gives check. Opponent replies Kc6 (king c7→c6).
4. Best move: Rc8+ — rook h8→c8, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, exposed king, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rh8+.

Position data

FEN: 3k4/7R/1p2K2p/p2P2p1/8/r6P/6P1/8 b - - 4 45

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