Chess Puzzle #Q1ujw — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e4; rook d1; pawns f2/g3/h4. Black: king a6; rook b5; pawns b6/d3/g4/h5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kxd3 — king e4→d3, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd5+ — rook b5→d5, gives check. Opponent replies Kc2 (king d3→c2).
3. Best move: Rxd1 — rook d5→d1, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxd1 (king c2→d1, captures rook).
4. Best move: b5 — pawn b6→b5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rd5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/kp6/1r5p/4K1pP/3p2P1/5P2/3R4 w - - 0 42

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