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

Position

White: king f4; rook a5; pawns e3/f2/g3/h2. Black: king d5; rook c5; pawns a6/b7/f5/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxc5+ — rook a5→c5, captures rook, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxc5 — king d5→c5, captures rook. Opponent replies e4 (pawn e3→e4).
3. Best move: a5 — pawn a6→a5. Opponent replies Kxf5 (king f4→f5, captures pawn).
4. Best move: a4 — pawn a5→a4. Opponent replies e5 (pawn e4→e5).
5. Best move: a3 — pawn a4→a3.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, quiet move, very long. The key move Kxc5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p6/p6p/R1rk1p2/5K2/4P1P1/5P1P/8 w - - 0 32

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