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

Position

White: king c5; rook d5; pawn e5. Black: king g6; rook d1. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxd5+ — rook d1→d5, captures rook, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxd5 — king c5→d5, captures rook. Opponent replies Kf7 (king g6→f7).
3. Best move: Kd6 — king d5→d6. Opponent replies Ke8 (king f7→e8).
4. Best move: Ke6 — king d6→e6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Kxd5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/6k1/2KRP3/8/8/8/3r4 b - - 6 54

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