Chess Puzzle #LNR8f — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g3; rook d8; pawns f2/h4. Black: king f6; rook d3; pawns e4/f5/h5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxd3 — rook d8→d3, captures rook. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: exd3 — pawn e4→d3, captures rook. Opponent replies Kf3 (king g3→f3).
3. Best move: f4 — pawn f5→f4. Opponent replies Ke4 (king f3→e4).
4. Best move: d2 — pawn d3→d2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, master, quiet move. The key move exd3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3R4/8/5k2/5p1p/4p2P/3r2K1/5P2/8 w - - 9 62

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