Chess Puzzle #hPBfq — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d3; rook a4; pawns a5/f2/g4/h3. Black: king e5; rook d6; pawns e6/f4/f6/g5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc4 — king d3→c4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd4+ — rook d6→d4, gives check. Opponent replies Kb5 (king c4→b5).
3. Best move: Rxa4 — rook d4→a4, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxa4 (king b5→a4, captures rook).
4. Best move: Kd6 — king e5→d6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rd4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3rpp2/P3k1p1/R4pP1/3K3P/5P2/8 w - - 2 41

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