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

Position

White: king g1; rook f1; pawns e4/f3/g2/h3. Black: king g5; rook e2; pawns e5/f6/g7/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf2 — rook f1→f2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf2 — rook e2→f2, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxf2 (king g1→f2, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kh4 — king g5→h4. Opponent replies g3+ (pawn g2→g3, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxh3 — king h4→h3, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxf2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6p1/5p1p/4p1k1/4P3/5P1P/4r1P1/5RK1 w - - 5 41

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