Chess Puzzle #kCa6Y — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c4; rook d5; pawns a5/c5/d3. Black: king g4; rook h7; pawn f3. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd4+ — rook d5→d4, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kg3 — king g4→g3. Opponent replies Rd6 (rook d4→d6).
3. Best move: Rh4+ — rook h7→h4, gives check. Opponent replies Kc3 (king c4→c3).
4. Best move: f2 — pawn f3→f2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Kg3.

Position data

FEN: 8/7r/8/P1PR4/2K3k1/3P1p2/8/8 w - - 0 47

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