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

Position

White: king g3; rook c1; pawns a4/f3/g2/h4. Black: king a5; rook d2; pawns c2/f6/f7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: h5 — pawn h4→h5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxa4 — king a5→a4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kf4 (king g3→f4).
3. Best move: Rxg2 — rook d2→g2, captures pawn. Opponent replies h6 (pawn h5→h6).
4. Best move: Kb3 — king a4→b3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Kxa4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/5p2/5p2/k7/P6P/5PK1/2pr2P1/2R5 w - - 1 39

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