Chess Puzzle #Hx93R — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c6; rook c5; pawn b6. Black: king f4; rook c4; pawns d4/g4. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxc5+ — rook c4→c5, captures rook, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxc5 — king c6→c5, captures rook. Opponent replies Kf3 (king f4→f3).
3. Best move: b7 — pawn b6→b7. Opponent replies d3 (pawn d4→d3).
4. Best move: b8=Q — pawn b7→b8, promotes to queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, promotion. The key move Kxc5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1PK5/2R5/2rp1kp1/8/8/8 b - - 5 63

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