Chess Puzzle #0gOxy — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; rooks c2/c6; pawns g2/h2. Black: king d7; rooks e7/g8; pawns g7/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke8 — king d7→e8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rc8+ — rook c6→c8, gives check. Opponent replies Kf7 (king e8→f7).
3. Best move: Rf2+ — rook c2→f2, gives check. Opponent replies Kg6 (king f7→g6).
4. Best move: Rxg8 — rook c8→g8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, deflection, endgame, exposed king, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rc8+.

Position data

FEN: 6r1/3kr1p1/2R4p/8/8/8/2R3PP/6K1 b - - 4 34

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