Chess Puzzle #8S1oE — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; rook g4; pawns a3/b2. Black: king g2; bishop c5; pawns a4/b6/e3/g3. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kh3 — king g2→h3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kf3 — king e2→f3. Opponent replies e2 (pawn e3→e2).
3. Best move: Rxg3+ — rook g4→g3, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kh4 (king h3→h4).
4. Best move: Rg4+ — rook g3→g4, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move Rxg3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1p6/2b5/p5R1/P3p1p1/1P2K1k1/8 b - - 1 48

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