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

Position

White: king f2; rook b3; pawns b2/f3/h3. Black: king f4; rook c5; pawns a5/g5/h4. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re3 — rook b3→e3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc2+ — rook c5→c2, gives check. Opponent replies Re2 (rook e3→e2).
3. Best move: Rxe2+ — rook c2→e2, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxe2 (king f2→e2, captures rook).
4. Best move: Kg3 — king f4→g3.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxe2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/p1r3p1/5k1p/1R3P1P/1P3K2/8 w - - 1 45

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