Chess Puzzle #J1QcC — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g4; rook e6; pawns f4/g5. Black: king f7; rook d4. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf5 — king g4→f5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf4+ — rook d4→f4, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf4 (king f5→f4, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxe6 — king f7→e6, captures rook. Opponent replies Kg4 (king f4→g4).
4. Best move: Kf7 — king e6→f7. Opponent replies Kh5 (king g4→h5).
5. Best move: Kg7 — king f7→g7.

Tactical themes

defensive move, deflection, endgame, equality, rook endgame, very long. The key move Rxf4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/5k2/4R3/6P1/3r1PK1/8/8/8 w - - 5 71

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