Chess Puzzle #IgSH5 — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h3; rook g6; pawns d4/e5/f2. Black: king a4; rook c3; pawns a5/b6/e6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg3 — rook g6→g3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxg3+ — rook c3→g3, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxg3 (king h3→g3, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kb5 — king a4→b5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxg3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1p2p1R1/p3P3/k2P4/2r4K/5P2/8 w - - 0 39

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