Chess Puzzle #Tz17c — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c4; rook b6; pawn b3. Black: king g4; rook f5; pawns a5/c5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf3 — king g4→f3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ra6 — rook b6→a6. Opponent replies Rf4+ (rook f5→f4, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxc5 — king c4→c5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rb4 (rook f4→b4).
4. Best move: Rb6 — rook a6→b6. Opponent replies Re4 (rook b4→e4).
5. Best move: Kb5 — king c5→b5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, very long. The key move is Ra6.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1R6/p1p2r2/2K3k1/1P6/8/8 b - - 9 51

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