Chess Puzzle #2e2Lc — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook d4; pawns a4/e3/f2/g2/g3. Black: king g8; rook b3; pawns c4/d5/e4/g7/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd3 — rook b3→d3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxd3 — rook d4→d3, captures rook. Opponent replies exd3 (pawn e4→d3, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kf1 — king g1→f1. Opponent replies c3 (pawn c4→c3).
4. Best move: Ke1 — king f1→e1.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxd3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/6p1/7p/3p4/P1pRp3/1r2P1P1/5PP1/6K1 b - - 0 31

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