Chess Puzzle #2Hwhg — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f7; rooks g6/g7; pawns a2/b3/h4. Black: king h8; rooks e3/e7; pawns a6/c5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf6 — king f7→f6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxg7 — rook e7→g7, captures rook. Opponent replies Rxg7 (rook g6→g7, captures rook).
3. Best move: Rf3+ — rook e3→f3, gives check. Opponent replies Kg6 (king f6→g6).
4. Best move: Rg3+ — rook f3→g3, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxg7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 7k/4rKR1/p5R1/2p5/7P/1P2r3/P7/8 w - - 10 60

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