Chess Puzzle #ccvrb — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; rook g6; pawns e6/g2/h3. Black: king b5; rook e4; pawns d4/g7/h4. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg4 — rook g6→g4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxg4 — rook e4→g4, captures rook. Opponent replies hxg4 (pawn h3→g4, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kc6 — king b5→c6. Opponent replies e7 (pawn e6→e7).
4. Best move: Kd7 — king c6→d7.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxg4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6p1/4P1R1/1k6/3pr2p/7P/6P1/6K1 w - - 0 46

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