Chess Puzzle #SzZhN — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d3; rook c6; pawns f3/g2/h2. Black: king g7; rook a3; pawns a5/c3/f6/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxc3 — rook c6→c3, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxc3+ — rook a3→c3, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxc3 (king d3→c3, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kg6 — king g7→g6. Opponent replies Kb3 (king c3→b3).
4. Best move: Kf5 — king g6→f5. Opponent replies g3 (pawn g2→g3).
5. Best move: Ke5 — king f5→e5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, very long. The key move Rxc3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/6k1/2R2p1p/p7/8/r1pK1P2/6PP/8 w - - 0 46

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