Chess Puzzle #aEmnn — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g3; rook b3; pawns a4/g2/h4. Black: king e5; rook d2; pawns e4/g6/h5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (5 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd3+ — rook d2→d3, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxd3 — rook b3→d3, captures rook. Opponent replies exd3 (pawn e4→d3, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kf2 — king g3→f2. Opponent replies Kd4 (king e5→d4).
4. Best move: Ke1 — king f2→e1. Opponent replies Kc3 (king d4→c3).
5. Best move: Kd1 — king e1→d1. Opponent replies Kb4 (king c3→b4).
6. Best move: Kd2 — king d1→d2.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, very long. The key move Rxd3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/6p1/4k2p/P3p2P/1R4K1/3r2P1/8 b - - 0 50

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