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

Position

White: king c2; rook b1. Black: king c4; pawns a4/b4/c3. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd1 — rook b1→d1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: b3+ — pawn b4→b3, gives check. Opponent replies Kc1 (king c2→c1).
3. Best move: a3 — pawn a4→a3. Opponent replies Rd8 (rook d1→d8).
4. Best move: a2 — pawn a3→a2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is b3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/8/ppk5/2p5/2K5/1R6 w - - 0 52

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