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

Position

White: king g4; rook a2; pawns f5/g5. Black: king g7; rook a5; pawns a3/f7. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kh5 — king g4→h5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ra4 — rook a5→a4. Opponent replies f6+ (pawn f5→f6, gives check).
3. Best move: Kh7 — king g7→h7. Opponent replies g6+ (pawn g5→g6, gives check).
4. Best move: fxg6+ — pawn f7→g6, captures pawn, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, master, quiet move, rook endgame. The key move fxg6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/5pk1/8/r4PP1/6K1/p7/R7/8 w - - 1 50

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