Chess Puzzle #g1k1Q — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f1; rook d1. Black: king g3; rook b2; pawns d5/f2. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: d4 — pawn d5→d4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd3+ — rook d1→d3, gives check. Opponent replies Kf4 (king g3→f4).
3. Best move: Rxd4+ — rook d3→d4, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Ke3 (king f4→e3).
4. Best move: Rd1 — rook d4→d1.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxd4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/3p4/8/6k1/1r3p2/3R1K2 b - - 1 53

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