Chess Puzzle #Xgsbz — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g3; rook b8. Black: king g1; rook f6; pawn g2. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf1 — rook f6→f1. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rb2 — rook b8→b2. Opponent replies Kh1 (king g1→h1).
3. Best move: Rxg2 — rook b2→g2, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rg1 (rook f1→g1).
4. Best move: Rxg1+ — rook g2→g1, captures rook, gives check.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxg1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 1R6/8/5r2/8/8/6K1/6p1/6k1 b - - 7 72

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