Chess Puzzle #0P3SC — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; rook a5; pawns c4/f2/g3/h3. Black: king h8; rook d7; pawn d3. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd5 — rook a5→d5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxd5 — rook d7→d5, captures rook. Opponent replies cxd5 (pawn c4→d5, captures rook).
3. Best move: d2 — pawn d3→d2. Opponent replies Kf3 (king g2→f3).
4. Best move: d1=Q+ — pawn d2→d1, promotes to queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, promotion, rook endgame. The key move Rxd5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 7k/3r4/8/R7/2P5/3p2PP/5PK1/8 w - - 0 40

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