Chess Puzzle #WDyJf — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f6; rook d8. Black: king c5; pawns b5/b7/c4/d5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke6 — king f6→e6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: b4 — pawn b5→b4. Opponent replies Rxd5+ (rook d8→d5, captures pawn, gives check).
3. Best move: Kb6 — king c5→b6. Opponent replies Ke5 (king e6→e5).
4. Best move: c3 — pawn c4→c3.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, quiet move, rook endgame. The key move is b4.

Position data

FEN: 3R4/1p6/5K2/1pkp4/2p5/8/8/8 w - - 2 48

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