Chess Puzzle #Goo4J — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king a4; rook a3; pawns b5/e4. Black: king d6; rook d2; pawns d4/e5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb3 — king a4→b3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd3+ — rook d2→d3, gives check. Opponent replies Ka2 (king b3→a2).
3. Best move: Rxa3+ — rook d3→a3, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxa3 (king a2→a3, captures rook).
4. Best move: Kc5 — king d6→c5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, exposed king, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxa3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3k4/1P2p3/K2pP3/R7/3r4/8 w - - 0 55

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