Chess Puzzle #q1Kaa — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f3; rook a4; pawn g2. Black: king c3; rook h7; pawn e3. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd2 — king c3→d2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd4+ — rook a4→d4, gives check. Opponent replies Kc3 (king d2→c3).
3. Best move: Kxe3 — king f3→e3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Re7+ (rook h7→e7, gives check).
4. Best move: Re4 — rook d4→e4.

Tactical themes

crushing, deflection, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rd4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/7r/8/8/R7/2k1pK2/6P1/8 b - - 3 48

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