Chess Puzzle #Tqd0g — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g5; rook c3; pawn g4. Black: king d5; rook f2; pawn c2. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kh6 — king g5→h6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rf6+ — rook f2→f6, gives check. Opponent replies Kh5 (king h6→h5).
3. Best move: Rc6 — rook f6→c6. Opponent replies Rxc2 (rook c3→c2, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Rxc2 — rook c6→c2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rf6+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/3k2K1/6P1/2R5/2p2r2/8 w - - 3 66

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