Chess Puzzle #Tz51C — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c2; rook h2; pawns b3/e4/g4. Black: king b4; rook d1; pawns a5/c3/c6/f6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd2+ — rook d1→d2, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxd2 — rook h2→d2, captures rook. Opponent replies cxd2 (pawn c3→d2, captures rook).
3. Best move: e5 — pawn e4→e5. Opponent replies d1=Q+ (pawn d2→d1, promotes to queen, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxd1 — king c2→d1, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxd2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2p2p2/p7/1k2P1P1/1Pp5/2K4R/3r4 b - - 3 47

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