Chess Puzzle #L1Ntc — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b5; rook d5; pawn b3. Black: king c7; rook c1; pawn c5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rc3 — rook c1→c3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxc5+ — rook d5→c5, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Rxc5+ (rook c3→c5, captures rook, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxc5 — king b5→c5, captures rook. Opponent replies Kb7 (king c7→b7).
4. Best move: Kb5 — king c5→b5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxc5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/2k5/8/1KpR4/8/1P6/8/2r5 b - - 11 57

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