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

Position

White: king c1; rook c4; pawns f4/f5/g5. Black: king f8; rook a4; pawns b4/c3/g7. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc2 — king c1→c2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: b3+ — pawn b4→b3, gives check. Opponent replies Kxc3 (king c2→c3, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Rxc4+ — rook a4→c4, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxc4 (king c3→c4, captures rook).
4. Best move: b2 — pawn b3→b2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, discovered attack, endgame, exposed king, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxc4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/6p1/8/5PP1/rpR2P2/2p5/8/2K5 w - - 4 53

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