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

Position

White: king g3; rook g6; pawns a2/c2/f6. Black: king f7; rook h7; pawns a7/b5/c6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg7+ — rook g6→g7, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxg7+ — rook h7→g7, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies fxg7 (pawn f6→g7, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxg7 — king f7→g7, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxg7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/p4k1r/2p2PR1/1p6/8/6K1/P1P5/8 w - - 2 43

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