Chess Puzzle #5u84k — Intermediate, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; rook f6; pawns a5/b4/c3/d4/f3. Black: king e3; rook a2; pawn g3. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f4 — pawn f3→f4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kf3 — king e3→f3. Opponent replies Re6 (rook f6→e6).
3. Best move: Ra1+ — rook a2→a1, gives check. Opponent replies Re1 (rook e6→e1).
4. Best move: Rxe1# — rook a1→e1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, exposed king, long, mate, mate in 3, rook endgame. The combination ends with Rxe1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/5R2/P7/1P1P4/2P1kPp1/r7/6K1 w - - 1 48

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