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

Position

White: king d5; rook b2; pawns a4/c4/h2. Black: king g4; rook g6; pawns a5/b6/c5/h5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: h4 — pawn h5→h4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rg2+ — rook b2→g2, gives check. Opponent replies Kh5 (king g4→h5).
3. Best move: Rxg6 — rook g2→g6, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxg6 (king h5→g6, captures rook).
4. Best move: Kc6 — king d5→c6.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rg2+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1p4r1/p1pK3p/P1P3k1/8/1R5P/8 b - - 17 39

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