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

Position

White: king h1; rook a6; pawns a4/b6/e6/f5. Black: king e7; rook b2; pawns g4/h2. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: b7 — pawn b6→b7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: g3 — pawn g4→g3. Opponent replies f6+ (pawn f5→f6, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxf6 — king e7→f6, captures pawn. Opponent replies e7+ (pawn e6→e7, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxe7 — king f6→e7, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rh6 (rook a6→h6).
5. Best move: Kd7 — king e7→d7.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, very long. The key move is g3.

Position data

FEN: 8/4k3/RP2P3/5P2/P5p1/8/1r5p/7K w - - 0 48

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