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

Position

White: king g2; rooks e2/f7; pawns f4/h4. Black: king d4; rook d2; pawns c3/d5/g6/h5. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf2 — king g2→f2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kd3 — king d4→d3. Opponent replies Rxd2+ (rook e2→d2, captures rook, gives check).
3. Best move: cxd2 — pawn c3→d2, captures rook. Opponent replies Rd7 (rook f7→d7).
4. Best move: d4 — pawn d5→d4.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Kd3.

Position data

FEN: 8/5R2/6p1/3p3p/3k1P1P/2p5/3rR1K1/8 w - - 3 58

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