Chess Puzzle #3RrjT — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c5; rook f5; pawns c3/d4/e5. Black: king e7; rook a2; pawns a3/b5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kxb5 — king c5→b5, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rb2+ — rook a2→b2, gives check. Opponent replies Kc4 (king b5→c4).
3. Best move: a2 — pawn a3→a2. Opponent replies Rf1 (rook f5→f1).
4. Best move: Rb1 — rook b2→b1.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rb2+.

Position data

FEN: 8/4k3/8/1pK1PR2/3P4/p1P5/r7/8 w - - 0 46

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