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

Position

White: king d2; rook e2; pawns a4/b5. Black: king a2; rook b3; knight g4. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb4 — rook b3→b4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kc3+ — king d2→c3, gives check. Opponent replies Ka3 (king a2→a3).
3. Best move: Ra2+ — rook e2→a2, gives check. Opponent replies Kxa2 (king a3→a2, captures rook).
4. Best move: Kxb4 — king c3→b4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, deflection, discovered attack, endgame, long. The key move is Kc3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/1P6/P5n1/1r6/k2KR3/8 b - - 0 51

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