White to move and draw
[The Answer at the bottom]
* The Puzzle Hints
For sure, Black is stronger. But maybe White is able to make a forced stalemate here... The White King to stay in, the White rook to do the job.
* The Puzzle Data
1. Alessandro Salvio (1570-1640). Italian chess player. The unofficial world champion around the year 1600.
2. Year: 1634.
* The Puzzle Recommendation
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* The Puzzle Answer
1. Rh7+ Kg3
2. Re7 Ra8
(If ...Rxe7, then Stalemate)
3. Ra7 Rc8
4. Rc7 Draw
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