user16568: In this endgame position, how can black be mated in 4 moves? Being a beginner, I am finding it difficult
[FEN "8/8/6R1/8/8/4K2p/7k/8 w - - 0 1"]


user7297: Use the king to keep the black king in the corner and force Black into zugzwang:
[FEN "8/8/6R1/8/8/4K2p/7k/8 w - - 0 1"]

1.Kf2 Kh1 2. Re6 Kh2 (2... h2 3. Re1) 3. Rh6 Kh1 4.Rxh3


16568: <p>In this endgame position, how can black be mated in 4 moves? Being a beginner, I am finding it difficult</p>

<pre><code>[FEN "8/8/6R1/8/8/4K2p/7k/8 w - - 0 1"]
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 7297: <p>Use the king to keep the black king in the corner and force Black into zugzwang:</p>

<pre><code>[FEN "8/8/6R1/8/8/4K2p/7k/8 w - - 0 1"]

1.Kf2 Kh1 2. Re6 Kh2 (2... h2 3. Re1) 3. Rh6 Kh1 4.Rxh3
</code></pre>
