Chess Puzzle #4kZYV — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king b4; rook c5; pawns e3/g4. Black: king d6; rook a7; pawn a4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ra5 — rook c5→a5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxa5 — rook a7→a5, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxa5 (king b4→a5, captures rook).
3. Best move: a3 — pawn a4→a3. Opponent replies Kb4 (king a5→b4).
4. Best move: a2 — pawn a3→a2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxa5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/r7/3k4/2R5/pK4P1/4P3/8/8 w - - 4 50

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