Chess Puzzle #0Eqo8 — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g3; rook f4. Black: king e5; rook a1. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg4 — king g3→g4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rg1+ — rook a1→g1, gives check. Opponent replies Kf3 (king g4→f3).
3. Best move: Rf1+ — rook g1→f1, gives check. Opponent replies Ke3 (king f3→e3).
4. Best move: Rxf4 — rook f1→f4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rg1+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/4k3/5R2/6K1/8/r7 w - - 23 95

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