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

Position

White: king d3; rook a1; pawns d4/f3/g2/h2. Black: king b6; rook a6; pawns d5/f6/g7/h7. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxa6+ — rook a1→a6, captures rook, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxa6 — king b6→a6, captures rook. Opponent replies Kc3 (king d3→c3).
3. Best move: Ka5 — king a6→a5. Opponent replies f4 (pawn f3→f4).
4. Best move: Ka4 — king a5→a4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, master. The key move Kxa6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6pp/rk3p2/3p4/3P4/3K1P2/6PP/R7 w - - 0 35

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