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

Position

White: king d1; rook f4; pawns a3/b4/g6/h5. Black: king g7; rook d7; pawns a6/c3/d2. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rc4 — rook f4→c4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd3 — rook d7→d3. Opponent replies Rc7+ (rook c4→c7, gives check).
3. Best move: Kh6 — king g7→h6. Opponent replies g7 (pawn g6→g7).
4. Best move: Kh7 — king h6→h7. Opponent replies Rc8 (rook c7→c8).
5. Best move: Kxg7 — king h7→g7, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, quiet move, rook endgame, very long. The key move is Rd3.

Position data

FEN: 8/3r2k1/p5P1/7P/1P3R2/P1p5/3p4/3K4 w - - 0 48

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