Chess Puzzle #AEs1x — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b5; rook g5; pawns a7/h4. Black: king e7; rook e3; pawns e6/f7/g3. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb3+ — rook e3→b3, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ka4 — king b5→a4. Opponent replies Rb1 (rook b3→b1).
3. Best move: Rxg3 — rook g5→g3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Ra1+ (rook b1→a1, gives check).
4. Best move: Ra3 — rook g3→a3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Ka4.

Position data

FEN: 8/P3kp2/4p3/1K4R1/7P/4r1p1/8/8 b - - 0 46

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