Chess Puzzle #8RRBv — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d4; pawns b5/b6/h5. Black: king h8; rook e8; pawn g7. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb8 — rook e8→b8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kc5 — king d4→c5. Opponent replies Kh7 (king h8→h7).
3. Best move: Kc6 — king c5→c6. Opponent replies Rc8+ (rook b8→c8, gives check).
4. Best move: Kd6 — king c6→d6. Opponent replies Re8 (rook c8→e8).
5. Best move: b7 — pawn b6→b7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, very long. The key move is Kc5.

Position data

FEN: 4r2k/6p1/1P6/1P5P/3K4/8/8/8 b - - 1 49

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