Chess Puzzle #2fwcM — Intermediate, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h6; rook e2; pawns a3/b2/c3/d4/g2/g4. Black: king f7; rook g3; pawns a6/b5/c7/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g5 — pawn g4→g5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rg4 — rook g3→g4. Opponent replies g3 (pawn g2→g3).
3. Best move: Rxg3 — rook g4→g3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rf2+ (rook e2→f2, gives check).
4. Best move: Kg8 — king f7→g8.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rg4.

Position data

FEN: 8/2p2k1p/p5pK/1p6/3P2P1/P1P3r1/1P2R1P1/8 w - - 1 41

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