Chess Puzzle #Wfc2e — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; rook g8; pawns b3/c4/e4/h5. Black: king e5; rook f6; pawns a5/b6/c5/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg6 — rook g8→g6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxg6 — rook f6→g6, captures rook. Opponent replies hxg6 (pawn h5→g6, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kf6 — king e5→f6. Opponent replies Kf4 (king e3→f4).
4. Best move: Kxg6 — king f6→g6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Ke5 (king f4→e5).
5. Best move: Kf7 — king g6→f7.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, master, rook endgame, very long. The key move Rxg6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6R1/8/1p3r1p/p1p1k2P/2P1P3/1P2K3/8/8 w - - 2 56

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