Chess Puzzle #1SYET — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d3; rook e3; pawns a3/c4/g3/h3. Black: king d6; rook b2; pawns a4/f6/g7/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc3 — king d3→c3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rb3+ — rook b2→b3, gives check. Opponent replies Kd4 (king c3→d4).
3. Best move: Rxe3 — rook b3→e3, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxe3 (king d4→e3, captures rook).
4. Best move: Kc5 — king d6→c5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rb3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/6p1/3k1p1p/8/p1P5/P2KR1PP/1r6/8 w - - 5 44

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