Chess Puzzle #K6Csp — Intermediate, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook c1; pawns a3/b3/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; rook c8; pawns c2/f7/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: b4 — pawn b3→b4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd8 — rook c8→d8. Opponent replies Kf1 (king g1→f1).
3. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d8→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Ke2 (king f1→e2).
4. Best move: Rxc1 — rook d1→c1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, quiet move, rook endgame. The key move is Rd8.

Position data

FEN: 2r3k1/5p1p/6p1/8/8/PP6/2p2PPP/2R3K1 w - - 0 27

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