Chess Puzzle #5PakN — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c4; rook b3; pawns a5/f2/g3. Black: king g2; rook a8; pawns g5/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb2 — rook b3→b2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxa5 — rook a8→a5, captures pawn. Opponent replies f4+ (pawn f2→f4, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxg3 — king g2→g3, captures pawn. Opponent replies fxg5 (pawn f4→g5, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Rxg5 — rook a5→g5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxa5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: r7/8/8/P5pp/2K5/1R4P1/5Pk1/8 w - - 2 46

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