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

Position

White: king e3; rook d8. Black: king e5; knight e4; pawns c3/g5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf5 — king e5→f5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd5+ — rook d8→d5, gives check. Opponent replies Ke6 (king f5→e6).
3. Best move: Kxe4 — king e3→e4, captures knight. Opponent replies c2 (pawn c3→c2).
4. Best move: Rc5 — rook d5→c5.

Tactical themes

crushing, deflection, endgame, long, master. The key move is Rd5+.

Position data

FEN: 3R4/8/8/4k1p1/4n3/2p1K3/8/8 b - - 3 48

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