Chess Puzzle #1c5q3 — Intermediate, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king a1; bishop c1; pawns a2/b3/d7/h5. Black: king h7; rook d4; pawns f7/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bb2 — bishop c1→b2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d4→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Bc1 (bishop b2→c1).
3. Best move: Rxc1+ — rook d1→c1, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies Kb2 (king a1→b2).
4. Best move: Rd1 — rook c1→d1.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, master. The key move Rxc1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/3P1p1k/7p/7P/3r4/1P6/P7/K1B5 w - - 1 52

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