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

Position

White: king g1; rook f2; pawns a3/b2. Black: king g4; rook b3; pawn f3. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a4 — pawn a3→a4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd3 — rook b3→d3. Opponent replies Rh2 (rook f2→h2).
3. Best move: Kg3 — king g4→g3. Opponent replies Rh3+ (rook h2→h3, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxh3 — king g3→h3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, quiet move, rook endgame. The key move is Rd3.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/8/6k1/Pr3p2/1P3R2/6K1 w - - 0 61

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