Chess Puzzle #Q8PTT — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g3; rook f6; pawns f3/g4. Black: king b3; rook b4; pawn a3. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ra6 — rook f6→a6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: a2 — pawn a3→a2. Opponent replies Rxa2 (rook a6→a2, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Kxa2 — king b3→a2, captures rook. Opponent replies f4 (pawn f3→f4).
4. Best move: Kb3 — king a2→b3.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is a2.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/5R2/8/1r4P1/pk3PK1/8/8 w - - 0 41

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