Chess Puzzle #3A1UW — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king a8; rook g7; pawns f2/g3/h2. Black: king d4; pawns d3/e4/f5/h6. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ka7 — king a8→a7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: d2 — pawn d3→d2. Opponent replies Rd7+ (rook g7→d7, gives check).
3. Best move: Kc3 — king d4→c3. Opponent replies Rd5 (rook d7→d5).
4. Best move: Kc2 — king c3→c2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is d2.

Position data

FEN: K7/6R1/7p/5p2/3kp3/3p2P1/5P1P/8 w - - 1 67

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