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

Position

White: king g4; rook c7; pawns c4/f2/h4. Black: king f7; rook e7; pawns d6/e5/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxe7+ — rook c7→e7, captures rook, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxe7 — king f7→e7, captures rook. Opponent replies Kg5 (king g4→g5).
3. Best move: Kf7 — king e7→f7. Opponent replies Kh6 (king g5→h6).
4. Best move: Kg8 — king f7→g8.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Kxe7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/2R1rk1p/3p2p1/4p3/2P3KP/8/5P2/8 w - - 0 46

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