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

Position

White: king g3; rook g5; pawn g4. Black: king d4; rook a4; pawn d3. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf2 — king g3→f2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ra1 — rook a4→a1. Opponent replies Rg8 (rook g5→g8).
3. Best move: d2 — pawn d3→d2. Opponent replies Rd8+ (rook g8→d8, gives check).
4. Best move: Kc3 — king d4→c3.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, quiet move, rook endgame. The key move is Ra1.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/6R1/r2k2P1/3p2K1/8/8 w - - 1 60

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