Chess Puzzle #27Tmh — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c3; rook d5; pawns b4/e3/f4/g3/h4. Black: king c6; rook a1; pawns f5/g6/h5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc4 — king c3→c4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc1+ — rook a1→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Kd4 (king c4→d4).
3. Best move: Rd1+ — rook c1→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Ke5 (king d4→e5).
4. Best move: Rxd5+ — rook d1→d5, captures rook, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxd5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2k3p1/3R1p1p/1P3P1P/2K1P1P1/8/r7 w - - 1 54

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