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

Position

White: king f3; rook d1; pawns d6/f2/g3. Black: king c5; rook a4; pawns e5/f5/g5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ra8 — rook a4→a8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: g4 — pawn g3→g4. Opponent replies e4+ (pawn e5→e4, gives check).
3. Best move: Ke3 — king f3→e3. Opponent replies Ra3+ (rook a8→a3, gives check).
4. Best move: Ke2 — king e3→e2.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is g4.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3P4/2k1ppp1/r7/5KP1/5P2/3R4 b - - 0 41

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