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

Position

White: king f2; rook c5; pawns e6/f4. Black: king h6; rook a3; knight b6; pawns a5/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ra4 — rook a3→a4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: e7 — pawn e6→e7. Opponent replies Re4 (rook a4→e4).
3. Best move: Re5 — rook c5→e5. Opponent replies Rxf4+ (rook e4→f4, captures pawn, gives check).
4. Best move: Kg3 — king f2→g3.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is e7.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/1n2P1pk/p1R5/5P2/r7/5K2/8 b - - 0 47

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