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

Position

White: king d3; rook c6; bishop a4; pawns b3/c4/h5. Black: king b4; rook e1; bishop f4; pawns a5/e3. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf6 — rook c6→f6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook e1→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Ke2 (king d3→e2).
3. Best move: Rd2+ — rook d1→d2, gives check. Opponent replies Kf3 (king e2→f3).
4. Best move: Rf2+ — rook d2→f2, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move is Rd1+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2R5/p6P/BkP2b2/1P1Kp3/8/4r3 w - - 4 52

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