Chess Puzzle #Il8cb — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king b6; rook c6; pawns a7/f3/g4. Black: king d7; rook a4; pawns f6/g5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb7 — king b6→b7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxa7+ — rook a4→a7, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kb6 (king b7→b6).
3. Best move: Ra6+ — rook a7→a6, gives check. Opponent replies Kxa6 (king b6→a6, captures rook).
4. Best move: Kxc6 — king d7→c6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, deflection, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxa7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/P2k4/1KR2p2/6p1/r5P1/5P2/8/8 w - - 1 46

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