Chess Puzzle #DNJh4 — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f3; rook e1; pawns e5/f4/g4/h5. Black: king c3; rook g8; pawns b2/e6/f7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g5 — pawn g4→g5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ra8 — rook g8→a8. Opponent replies Rb1 (rook e1→b1).
3. Best move: Ra1 — rook a8→a1. Opponent replies Rxb2 (rook b1→b2, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Kxb2 — king c3→b2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, quiet move, rook endgame. The key move is Ra8.

Position data

FEN: 6r1/5p2/4p3/4P2P/5PP1/2k2K2/1p6/4R3 w - - 2 37

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