Chess Puzzle #vNc1t — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f1; rook f3; pawns f5/g4/h3. Black: king e5; rook a2; pawns f7/g5/h4. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf2 — rook f3→f2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf2+ — rook a2→f2, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf2 (king f1→f2, captures rook).
3. Best move: Ke4 — king e5→e4. Opponent replies f6 (pawn f5→f6).
4. Best move: Kf4 — king e4→f4.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame, zugzwang. The key move Rxf2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/5p2/8/4kPp1/6Pp/5R1P/r7/5K2 w - - 14 59

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