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

Position

White: king d4; pawn c3. Black: king e7; rook e6. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re5 — rook e6→e5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxe5 — king d4→e5, captures rook. Opponent replies Kd7 (king e7→d7).
3. Best move: Kd5 — king e5→d5. Opponent replies Kc7 (king d7→c7).
4. Best move: Kc5 — king d5→c5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, hanging piece, long. The key move Kxe5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/4k3/4r3/8/3K4/2P5/8/8 b - - 5 60

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