Chess Puzzle #e6A8s — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; rook f3; pawns g4/h3. Black: king g6; rook e2; pawns f4/g5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf2 — rook f3→f2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf2+ — rook e2→f2, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf2 (king g2→f2, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kf6 — king g6→f6. Opponent replies Ke2 (king f2→e2).
4. Best move: Ke6 — king f6→e6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, master, rook endgame. The key move Rxf2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/6k1/6p1/5pP1/5R1P/4r1K1/8 w - - 1 55

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