Chess Puzzle #QkjVf — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h2; rook f2; pawns g2/h3. Black: king c3; rook c2; pawns e5/g6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxc2+ — rook f2→c2, captures rook, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxc2 — king c3→c2, captures rook. Opponent replies Kg3 (king h2→g3).
3. Best move: e4 — pawn e5→e4. Opponent replies Kf2 (king g3→f2).
4. Best move: Kd2 — king c2→d2.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move Kxc2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/6p1/4p3/8/2k4P/2r2RPK/8 w - - 0 33

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