Chess Puzzle #1OtL7 — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; rook g6; pawns g5/h4. Black: king e5; rooks f3/f4. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg4+ — rook f4→g4, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxf3 — king g2→f3, captures rook. Opponent replies Rxh4 (rook g4→h4, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Rf6 — rook g6→f6. Opponent replies Rh3+ (rook h4→h3, gives check).
4. Best move: Kg4 — king f3→g4.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, quiet move, rook endgame. The key move Kxf3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/6R1/4k1P1/5r1P/5r2/6K1/8 b - - 0 50

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