Chess Puzzle #l3E0X — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f8; rook h4; pawn f7. Black: king g6; rook f3; pawn c3. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg8 — king f8→g8. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf7 — rook f3→f7, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rg4+ (rook h4→g4, gives check).
3. Best move: Kh5 — king g6→h5. Opponent replies Rc4 (rook g4→c4).
4. Best move: Rf3 — rook f7→f3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxf7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 5K2/5P2/6k1/8/7R/2p2r2/8/8 w - - 5 60

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