Chess Puzzle #4bDAc — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; rook d7; pawn c7. Black: king d3; rook g8; pawns f2/g3. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc4 — king d3→c4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd8 — rook d7→d8. Opponent replies f1=Q+ (pawn f2→f1, promotes to queen, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxf1 — king g2→f1, captures queen. Opponent replies g2+ (pawn g3→g2, gives check).
4. Best move: Kg1 — king f1→g1.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rd8.

Position data

FEN: 6r1/2PR4/8/8/8/3k2p1/5pK1/8 b - - 9 65

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