Chess Puzzle #6n601 — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f2; rook g1; pawns e4/f5. Black: king h4; rook g4; pawns g7/h3. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxg4+ — rook g1→g4, captures rook, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxg4 — king h4→g4, captures rook. Opponent replies Kg1 (king f2→g1).
3. Best move: Kf4 — king g4→f4. Opponent replies Kh2 (king g1→h2).
4. Best move: Kxe4 — king f4→e4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move Kxg4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6p1/8/5P2/4P1rk/7p/5K2/6R1 w - - 6 49

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