Chess Puzzle #5xcpk — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g4; rook e7; pawns f4/g3/h4. Black: king d4; rook c4; pawns d3/g6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg5 — king g4→g5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc5+ — rook c4→c5, gives check. Opponent replies Kh6 (king g5→h6).
3. Best move: d2 — pawn d3→d2. Opponent replies Rd7+ (rook e7→d7, gives check).
4. Best move: Rd5 — rook c5→d5.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rc5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/4R3/6p1/8/2rk1PKP/3p2P1/8/8 w - - 3 43

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