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

Position

White: king b2; rook d4; pawns a2/c2/c3/g4. Black: king e5; rook c4; pawns a6/b5/g5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxc4 — rook d4→c4, captures rook. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: bxc4 — pawn b5→c4, captures rook. Opponent replies Ka3 (king b2→a3).
3. Best move: Kf4 — king e5→f4. Opponent replies Kb4 (king a3→b4).
4. Best move: Kxg4 — king f4→g4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move bxc4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/p7/1p2k1p1/2rR2P1/2P5/PKP5/8 w - - 5 35

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