Chess Puzzle #0RO6y — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; rook d3; pawns a3/b4/d4/e5. Black: king e4; rook c4; pawns b5/d5/f7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd2 — king e2→d2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxd4 — rook c4→d4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rxd4+ (rook d3→d4, captures rook, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxd4 — king e4→d4, captures rook. Opponent replies e6 (pawn e5→e6).
4. Best move: fxe6 — pawn f7→e6, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxd4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/5p2/8/1p1pP3/1PrPk3/P2R4/4K3/8 w - - 9 63

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