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

Position

White: king f3; rook a4; pawns a2/b2/g4. Black: king d7; rook e5; pawns d4/e3. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke2 — king f3→e2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: d3+ — pawn d4→d3, gives check. Opponent replies Ke1 (king e2→e1).
3. Best move: d2+ — pawn d3→d2, gives check. Opponent replies Ke2 (king e1→e2).
4. Best move: Rd5 — rook e5→d5.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, exposed king, long, rook endgame. The key move is d3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/3k4/8/4r3/R2p2P1/4pK2/PP6/8 w - - 2 41

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