Chess Puzzle #lmCjc — Master, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2551 · Master · crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame.

Position

White: king d4; rook f6; pawn a6. Black: king g5; rook a2; pawn g4. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rf1 — rook f6→f1. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Rxa6 — rook a2→a6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Ke3 (king d4→e3).
  3. Best move: Kh4 — king g5→h4. Opponent replies Rh1+ (rook f1→h1, gives check).
  4. Best move: Kg3 — king h4→g3.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxa6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/P4R2/6k1/3K2p1/8/r7/8 w - - 5 42

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