Chess Puzzle #BOu1J — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g3; rook a3; pawns a4/e3/h4. Black: king d5; rook d2; pawns e4/f5/h7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd3 — rook d2→d3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxd3+ — rook a3→d3, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies exd3 (pawn e4→d3, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kf2 — king g3→f2. Opponent replies Kc5 (king d5→c5).
4. Best move: Ke1 — king f2→e1.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxd3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/8/3k1p2/P3p2P/R3P1K1/3r4/8 b - - 2 40

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