Chess Puzzle #It68y — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c2; rook e1; pawn b5. Black: king d4; rook c3; pawn e4. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb2 — king c2→b2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc5 — rook c3→c5. Opponent replies Rd1+ (rook e1→d1, gives check).
3. Best move: Ke3 — king d4→e3. Opponent replies Rd6 (rook d1→d6).
4. Best move: Rxb5+ — rook c5→b5, captures pawn, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxb5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/1P6/3kp3/2r5/2K5/4R3 w - - 1 53

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