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puzzle 61920

Solution of puzzle is Rd3, but Rg3 seems perfectly valid to me. How lichess take consider of multiple solutions ?
Rd3 is better because after ...Nxg4, the g file rook can capture while the d file rook maintains pressure on the queen.

If Rg3 Nxg4 Rxg4, black's queen can slip away
And even though Rg3 wins a piece, it's still not enough for an advantage since white was down a piece at the start of the puzzle.

You can press space after the puzzle to start computer analysis and see why the alternatives are worse.

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