Chess Puzzle #2CRxO — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; rook a8; pawn a7. Black: king g4; rook a3; knight f6; pawn g5. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ne4 — knight f6→e4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Re8 — rook a8→e8. Opponent replies Ra2+ (rook a3→a2, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg1 — king g2→g1. Opponent replies Rxa7 (rook a2→a7, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Rxe4+ — rook e8→e4, captures knight, gives check.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, long. The key move Rxe4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: R7/P7/5n2/6p1/6k1/r7/6K1/8 b - - 2 46

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