Chess Puzzle #pkIS6 — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f2; rook e1; pawn g5. Black: king d5; rook a4; pawn a3. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (5 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g6 — pawn g5→g6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rf4+ — rook a4→f4, gives check. Opponent replies Kg3 (king f2→g3).
3. Best move: Rf6 — rook f4→f6. Opponent replies g7 (pawn g6→g7).
4. Best move: Rg6+ — rook f6→g6, gives check. Opponent replies Kf4 (king g3→f4).
5. Best move: Rxg7 — rook g6→g7, captures pawn. Opponent replies Ra1 (rook e1→a1).
6. Best move: Ra7 — rook g7→a7.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, exposed king, rook endgame, very long. The key move is Rf4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/3k2P1/r7/p7/5K2/4R3 w - - 3 45

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