Chess Puzzle #T1enQ — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d4; rook h1. Black: king f4; pawns a6/f3/g4. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd3 — king d4→d3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: g3 — pawn g4→g3. Opponent replies Rh4+ (rook h1→h4, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg5 — king f4→g5. Opponent replies Rh8 (rook h4→h8).
4. Best move: g2 — pawn g3→g2. Opponent replies Rg8+ (rook h8→g8, gives check).
5. Best move: Kf4 — king g5→f4.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, very long. The key move is g3.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/p7/8/3K1kp1/5p2/8/7R w - - 0 51

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