Chess Puzzle #nqNu0 — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f2; rook e2; pawn g3. Black: king g4; rook f3; pawn f5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke1 — king f2→e1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxg3 — king g4→g3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Re7 (rook e2→e7).
3. Best move: Kg2 — king g3→g2. Opponent replies Rg7+ (rook e7→g7, gives check).
4. Best move: Rg3 — rook f3→g3.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Kxg3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/5p2/6k1/5rP1/4RK2/8 w - - 1 58

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