Chess Puzzle #pqzX2 — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h2; rook h7; pawns f4/g5. Black: king f5; rook d3; pawn a3. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf7+ — rook h7→f7, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kg4 — king f5→g4. Opponent replies Ra7 (rook f7→a7).
3. Best move: Rd2+ — rook d3→d2, gives check. Opponent replies Kg1 (king h2→g1).
4. Best move: a2 — pawn a3→a2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, exposed king, long, master, rook endgame. The key move is Kg4.

Position data

FEN: 8/7R/8/5kP1/5P2/p2r4/7K/8 w - - 1 45

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