Chess Puzzle #Mcflv — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h2; rook g1; pawns a3/b4/g5/h6. Black: king f3; bishop e6; knight d5; pawns a7/b6/e2. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf2 — king f3→f2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rg2+ — rook g1→g2, gives check. Opponent replies Kf3 (king f2→f3).
3. Best move: Rxe2 — rook g2→e2, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kxe2 (king f3→e2, captures rook).
4. Best move: h7 — pawn h6→h7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, endgame, long, master, sacrifice. The key move is Rg2+.

Position data

FEN: 8/p7/1p2b2P/3n2P1/1P6/P4k2/4p2K/6R1 b - - 0 38

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