Chess Puzzle #Xnt1V — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g5; rook g7; pawns f5/g4/h6. Black: king h8; rook b4. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f6 — pawn f5→f6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxg4+ — rook b4→g4, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kh5 (king g5→h5).
3. Best move: Rh4+ — rook g4→h4, gives check. Opponent replies Kg6 (king h5→g6).
4. Best move: Rxh6+ — rook h4→h6, captures pawn, gives check.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxg4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 7k/6R1/7P/5PK1/1r4P1/8/8/8 w - - 3 57

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