Chess Puzzle #C7qjn — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c3; rook g4; pawns b5/g2/h3. Black: king f5; rook a2; pawns e3/g5/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd3 — king c3→d3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: e2 — pawn e3→e2. Opponent replies Re4 (rook g4→e4).
3. Best move: Ra3+ — rook a2→a3, gives check. Opponent replies Kxe2 (king d3→e2, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Kxe4 — king f5→e4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, deflection, endgame, exposed king, long, rook endgame. The key move is e2.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/7p/1P3kp1/6R1/2K1p2P/r5P1/8 w - - 0 42

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