Chess Puzzle #Gflfe — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; rook c8; knight c4; pawns a5/f2/g2/h3. Black: king d7; rook b5; pawns f7/g7/h6. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a6 — pawn a5→a6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rb1+ — rook b5→b1, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king g1→h2).
3. Best move: Kxc8 — king d7→c8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move is Rb1+.

Position data

FEN: 2R5/3k1pp1/7p/Pr6/2N5/7P/5PP1/6K1 w - - 1 36

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