Chess Puzzle #2ILHF — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c4; rook h6; pawns b5/c5. Black: king d7; rook b8; knight d5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nc7 — knight d5→c7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: c6+ — pawn c5→c6, gives check. Opponent replies Kd8 (king d7→d8).
3. Best move: Rh8+ — rook h6→h8, gives check. Opponent replies Ne8 (knight c7→e8).
4. Best move: Kc5 — king c4→c5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, exposed king, long. The key move is c6+.

Position data

FEN: 1r6/3k4/7R/1PPn4/2K5/8/8/8 b - - 2 61

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