Chess Puzzle #A4jqz — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c7; rook d1; pawn a7. Black: king g8; rook e8; knight h3; pawns b5/f7/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 6 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re7+ — rook e8→e7, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd7 — rook d1→d7. Opponent replies Re8 (rook e7→e8).
3. Best move: Rd8 — rook d7→d8. Opponent replies Rxd8 (rook e8→d8, captures rook).
4. Best move: Kxd8 — king c7→d8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Rd7.

Position data

FEN: 4r1k1/P1K2p1p/6p1/1p6/8/7n/8/3R4 b - - 1 35

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