Chess Puzzle #Cf0Jn — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f5; rook d4; pawns c4/d5/g4. Black: king c5; rook b1; pawns b6/g5/g7. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: d6 — pawn d5→d6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxd4 — king c5→d4, captures rook. Opponent replies d7 (pawn d6→d7).
3. Best move: Rf1+ — rook b1→f1, gives check. Opponent replies Ke6 (king f5→e6).
4. Best move: Rf8 — rook f1→f8.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, hanging piece, long, rook endgame. The key move Kxd4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6p1/1p6/2kP1Kp1/2PR2P1/8/8/1r6 w - - 5 48

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