Chess Puzzle #T9bRi — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d5; rook c2; pawns f4/g3/h4. Black: king b4; bishop c5; knight f7; pawns c3/f5/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb3 — king b4→b3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxc3+ — rook c2→c3, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxc3 (king b3→c3, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxc5 — king d5→c5, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kd3 (king c3→d3).
4. Best move: Kd5 — king c5→d5. Opponent replies Ke3 (king d3→e3).
5. Best move: Ke6 — king d5→e6.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 8/5n2/7p/2bK1p2/1k3P1P/2p3P1/2R5/8 b - - 0 46

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