Chess Puzzle #5HtLA — Intermediate, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f1; rook e4; bishop g3; pawn e3. Black: king a7; rook a3; pawns b7/f3/g4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf2 — bishop g3→f2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ra1+ — rook a3→a1, gives check. Opponent replies Be1 (bishop f2→e1).
3. Best move: g3 — pawn g4→g3. Opponent replies Ra4+ (rook e4→a4, gives check).
4. Best move: Rxa4 — rook a1→a4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pin. The key move is Ra1+.

Position data

FEN: 8/kp6/8/8/4R1p1/r3PpB1/8/5K2 w - - 3 41

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