Chess Puzzle #gFNza — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook c6; pawns b4/c7/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; rook c8; pawns a4/b5/d5/e6/f7/g7/h7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a3 — pawn a4→a3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd6 — rook c6→d6. Opponent replies Kf8 (king g8→f8).
3. Best move: Rd8+ — rook d6→d8, gives check. Opponent replies Ke7 (king f8→e7).
4. Best move: Rxc8 — rook d8→c8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rd6.

Position data

FEN: 2r3k1/2P2ppp/2R1p3/1p1p4/pP6/8/5PPP/6K1 b - - 0 29

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