Chess Puzzle #BnZFW — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c4; rook c5; pawns d4/e5/g5/h4. Black: king d7; rook c7; pawns e6/f7/g6/h5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxc5+ — rook c7→c5, captures rook, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: dxc5 — pawn d4→c5, captures rook. Opponent replies Kc6 (king d7→c6).
3. Best move: Kb4 — king c4→b4. Opponent replies Kd5 (king c6→d5).
4. Best move: Kb5 — king b4→b5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move dxc5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/2rk1p2/4p1p1/2R1P1Pp/2KP3P/8/8/8 b - - 14 52

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