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

Position

White: king f2; rook b6; pawns b3/c4/f4/h2. Black: king e4; rook a1; pawns b4/g4/h3. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxb4 — rook b6→b4, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ra2+ — rook a1→a2, gives check. Opponent replies Kg3 (king f2→g3).
3. Best move: Rg2+ — rook a2→g2, gives check. Opponent replies Kh4 (king g3→h4).
4. Best move: Kf3 — king e4→f3.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, exposed king, long, rook endgame. The key move is Ra2+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1R6/8/1pP1kPp1/1P5p/5K1P/r7 w - - 3 49

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