Chess Puzzle #1oD6E — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h1; rooks a8/d8; pawns a7/g2/h3. Black: king g3; rook a3; pawns g7/h4. White is ahead by 6 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd3+ — rook d8→d3, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxd3 — rook a3→d3, captures rook. Opponent replies Re8 (rook a8→e8).
3. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d3→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Re1 (rook e8→e1).
4. Best move: Rxe1# — rook d1→e1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, hanging piece, long, mate, mate in 3, rook endgame. The combination ends with Rxe1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: R2R4/P5p1/8/8/7p/r5kP/6P1/7K w - - 3 44

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