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

Position

White: king c2; rooks a7/g2; pawns c4/h2. Black: king f8; rook f5; pawns g5/h3. White is ahead by 5 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf2 — rook g2→f2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf2+ — rook f5→f2, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kd3 (king c2→d3).
3. Best move: Rxh2 — rook f2→h2, captures pawn. Opponent replies c5 (pawn c4→c5).
4. Best move: Ke8 — king f8→e8.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, hanging piece, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxf2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/R7/8/5rp1/2P5/7p/2K3RP/8 w - - 0 41

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