Chess Puzzle #4yNc3 — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e5; rook f6; pawns d5/g4. Black: king e7; rook g3. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf5 — king e5→f5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rf3+ — rook g3→f3, gives check. Opponent replies Ke5 (king f5→e5).
3. Best move: Rxf6 — rook f3→f6, captures rook. Opponent replies d6+ (pawn d5→d6, gives check).
4. Best move: Rxd6 — rook f6→d6, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rf3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/4k3/5R2/3PK3/6P1/6r1/8/8 w - - 7 53

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