Chess Puzzle #6Kl3Q — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f2; rook b7; pawns b5/g2/h3. Black: king f4; rook b3; pawns f6/g5/h4. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb6 — rook b7→b6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rb2+ — rook b3→b2, gives check. Opponent replies Kg1 (king f2→g1).
3. Best move: Kg3 — king f4→g3. Opponent replies Rxf6 (rook b6→f6, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Rxg2+ — rook b2→g2, captures pawn, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxg2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/1R6/5p2/1P4p1/5k1p/1r5P/5KP1/8 w - - 6 56

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