Chess Puzzle #Yg0DG — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king a2; rook g6; pawns a3/b2/g4/h4. Black: king a4; rook f2; pawns a7/b7/c4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg5 — rook g6→g5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: c3 — pawn c4→c3. Opponent replies Rc5 (rook g5→c5).
3. Best move: Rxb2+ — rook f2→b2, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Ka1 (king a2→a1).
4. Best move: Kb3 — king a4→b3. Opponent replies Rb5+ (rook c5→b5, gives check).
5. Best move: Kc2 — king b3→c2.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, pin, rook endgame, very long. The key move Rxb2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/pp6/6R1/8/k1p3PP/P7/KP3r2/8 w - - 3 34

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