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

Position

White: king d4; rook d5; knight e2; pawns f3/g2/h3. Black: king c2; rook c8; pawns b4/c4/f7/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rc5 — rook d5→c5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxc5 — rook c8→c5, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxc5 (king d4→c5, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kd2 — king c2→d2. Opponent replies Ng3 (knight e2→g3).
4. Best move: c3 — pawn c4→c3. Opponent replies Ne4+ (knight g3→e4, gives check).
5. Best move: Ke3 — king d2→e3.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, very long. The key move Rxc5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2r5/5p1p/8/3R4/1ppK4/5P1P/2k1N1P1/8 w - - 4 47

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