Chess Puzzle #IfHlI — Intermediate, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king a2; rooks d1/g1; pawns a5/e4. Black: king f6; rook c2; pawns b2/f3/g2. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb1 — king a2→b1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc1+ — rook c2→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Kxb2 (king b1→b2, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Rxd1 — rook c1→d1, captures rook. Opponent replies Rxd1 (rook g1→d1, captures rook).
4. Best move: f2 — pawn f3→f2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rc1+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/5k2/P7/4P3/5p2/Kpr3p1/3R2R1 w - - 1 53

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