Chess Puzzle #3QHza — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; rook b8; pawns b5/f3/g2/h2. Black: king c3; rook a2; pawns d4/h6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd1 — king e2→d1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ra1+ — rook a2→a1, gives check. Opponent replies Ke2 (king d1→e2).
3. Best move: d3+ — pawn d4→d3, gives check. Opponent replies Ke3 (king e2→e3).
4. Best move: Re1+ — rook a1→e1, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, exposed king, long, rook endgame. The key move is Ra1+.

Position data

FEN: 1R6/8/7p/1P6/3p4/2k2P2/r3K1PP/8 w - - 2 46

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