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

Position

White: king h2; rook d6; pawns g2/g3. Black: king c4; rook a2; pawn b3. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb6 — rook d6→b6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ra4 — rook a2→a4. Opponent replies g4 (pawn g3→g4).
3. Best move: Rb4 — rook a4→b4. Opponent replies Rc6+ (rook b6→c6, gives check).
4. Best move: Kd3 — king c4→d3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, quiet move, rook endgame. The key move is Ra4.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3R4/8/2k5/1p4P1/r5PK/8 w - - 4 53

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