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

Position

White: king g6; rook e4; pawns a2/f5/h3. Black: king g8; rook g2; pawns a7/c5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg4 — rook e4→g4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxg4+ — rook g2→g4, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies hxg4 (pawn h3→g4, captures rook).
3. Best move: c4 — pawn c5→c4. Opponent replies f6 (pawn f5→f6).
4. Best move: c3 — pawn c4→c3.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, master, quiet move, rook endgame. The key move Rxg4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/p7/6K1/2p2P2/4R3/7P/P5r1/8 w - - 4 41

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