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

Position

White: king b5; rook g4; pawns b3/c3. Black: king f6; rook f2; pawn g2. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c4 — pawn c3→c4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rf5+ — rook f2→f5, gives check. Opponent replies Kb4 (king b5→b4).
3. Best move: Rg5 — rook f5→g5. Opponent replies Rxg2 (rook g4→g2, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Rxg2 — rook g5→g2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rf5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/5k2/1K6/6R1/1PP5/5rp1/8 w - - 1 51

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