Chess Puzzle #h7mNY — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; rook d3; pawns g3/h3. Black: king g6; rook a3; pawn g5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxd3+ — rook a3→d3, captures rook, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxd3 — king e3→d3, captures rook. Opponent replies Kf5 (king g6→f5).
3. Best move: Kd4 — king d3→d4. Opponent replies Ke6 (king f5→e6).
4. Best move: Ke4 — king d4→e4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Kxd3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/6k1/6p1/8/r2RK1PP/8/8 b - - 12 56

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