Chess Puzzle #J3CA5 — Intermediate, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g8; rook a2; pawn g7. Black: king e8; rook h2. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re2+ — rook a2→e2, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxe2 — rook h2→e2, captures rook. Opponent replies Kh7 (king g8→h7).
3. Best move: Rh2+ — rook e2→h2, gives check. Opponent replies Kg6 (king h7→g6).
4. Best move: Rg2+ — rook h2→g2, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, long, master, rook endgame. The key move Rxe2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4k1K1/6P1/8/8/8/8/R6r/8 w - - 15 62

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