Chess Puzzle #O26zh — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d3; rook f6; pawns a2/b2/c2/g6. Black: king d5; rook g4; pawns a5/b7/c6/e5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c5 — pawn c6→c5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: c4+ — pawn c2→c4, gives check. Opponent replies Rxc4 (rook g4→c4, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Rd6+ — rook f6→d6, gives check. Opponent replies Kxd6 (king d5→d6, captures rook).
4. Best move: Kxc4 — king d3→c4, captures rook. Opponent replies Ke6 (king d6→e6).
5. Best move: Kxc5 — king c4→c5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, deflection, endgame, rook endgame, very long. The key move is c4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p6/2p2RP1/p2kp3/6r1/3K4/PPP5/8 b - - 2 41

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