Chess Puzzle #9nz9X — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g5; rook c7; pawns f2/g3. Black: king f8; rook c1; pawn c2. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f4 — pawn f2→f4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rg1 — rook c1→g1. Opponent replies Rxc2 (rook c7→c2, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Rxg3+ — rook g1→g3, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kf6 (king g5→f6).
4. Best move: Kg8 — king f8→g8.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxg3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/2R5/8/6K1/8/6P1/2p2P2/2r5 w - - 3 47

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