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

Position

White: king d4; rook c5; pawns c6/f4/h6. Black: king d6; rook h8; bishop b3; pawns d5/f5/f6. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd1 — bishop b3→d1. Now White to move.
2. Best move: c7 — pawn c6→c7. Opponent replies Rc8 (rook h8→c8).
3. Best move: Rxd5+ — rook c5→d5, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Ke7 (king d6→e7).
4. Best move: h7 — pawn h6→h7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long. The key move Rxd5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 7r/8/2Pk1p1P/2Rp1p2/3K1P2/1b6/8/8 b - - 2 48

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