Chess Puzzle #BLNR2 — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; rooks a7/c1; pawns c5/f2/g2/h3. Black: king h8; rooks b2/f5; pawns e4/g5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c6 — pawn c5→c6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rfxf2 — rook f5→f2, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kh1 (king g1→h1).
3. Best move: Rxg2 — rook f2→g2, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rd1 (rook c1→d1).
4. Best move: Rh2+ — rook g2→h2, gives check.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, long, rook endgame. The key move Rfxf2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 7k/R7/8/2P2rp1/4p3/7P/1r3PP1/2R3K1 w - - 1 33

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