Chess Puzzle #4S1IL — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g3; rook e6; pawns d4/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; rook b3; pawns a7/g6/g7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re3 — rook e6→e3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxe3+ — rook b3→e3, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies fxe3 (pawn f2→e3, captures rook).
3. Best move: a5 — pawn a7→a5. Opponent replies Kf4 (king g3→f4).
4. Best move: a4 — pawn a5→a4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, quiet move, rook endgame. The key move Rxe3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/p5p1/4R1p1/8/3P4/1r4KP/5PP1/8 w - - 0 34

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