Chess Puzzle #IgC2U — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d3; rook c3; pawns a3/b4/f2/h2. Black: king f3; rook c8; pawns a6/f6/g6/h7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxc3+ — rook c8→c3, captures rook, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxc3 — king d3→c3, captures rook. Opponent replies f5 (pawn f6→f5).
3. Best move: a4 — pawn a3→a4. Opponent replies Kxf2 (king f3→f2, captures pawn).
4. Best move: b5 — pawn b4→b5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move Kxc3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2r5/7p/p4pp1/8/1P6/P1RK1k2/5P1P/8 b - - 0 36

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