Chess Puzzle #P4wTU — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c6; rook d2; pawns a3/b2/c3/h4. Black: king a4; rook f5; pawns b5/c4/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd5 — rook d2→d5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxd5 — rook f5→d5, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxd5 (king c6→d5, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kb3 — king a4→b3. Opponent replies a4 (pawn a3→a4).
4. Best move: bxa4 — pawn b5→a4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, master, master vs master, rook endgame. The key move Rxd5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2K5/1p3r1p/k1p4P/P1P5/1P1R4/8 w - - 14 53

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