Chess Puzzle #rk21i — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d3; rook f1; pawns a3/b2/c2/h3. Black: king f5; rook f4; pawns a6/c6/d5/g6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf4+ — rook f1→f4, captures rook, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxf4 — king f5→f4, captures rook. Opponent replies Kd4 (king d3→d4).
3. Best move: g5 — pawn g6→g5. Opponent replies a4 (pawn a3→a4).
4. Best move: Kg3 — king f4→g3.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move Kxf4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/p1p3p1/3p1k2/5r2/P2K3P/1PP5/5R2 w - - 0 34

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