With only a rook and a pawn left there is much to play for.
Which of the listed moves for Black is best?

No correct answers! Most were (e), with some giving (b)

a) Kf7 - g7 Correct - stops both rook checks and Rh7 threatening a skewer 4 points
b) Kf7 - g6 Allows Rg8+ then a8 =Q. 1 point
c) Kf7 - e7 Coming to win the b pawn but allows the cunning Rh7, and if Rxb7 then Rh7+ winning white's rook 2 points
d) Rb2 - b3+ Only delays decision time 1 point
e) Rb2 - b4 To trap the black king - but allows Rh7, and if Rxb7 then Rh7+ winning white's rook 2 points
f) a5 - a4+ Only delays decision time, and loses the pawn 1 point

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