Chess Puzzle #ZjM9q — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king b3; rooks a5/b4; pawn c3. Black: king c6; rook h1; pawn d5. White is ahead by 5 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c4 — pawn c3→c4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rb1+ — rook h1→b1, gives check. Opponent replies Kc3 (king b3→c3).
3. Best move: d4+ — pawn d5→d4, gives check. Opponent replies Kxd4 (king c3→d4, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Rxb4 — rook b1→b4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

deflection, endgame, equality, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rb1+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2k5/R2p4/1R6/1KP5/8/7r w - - 15 60

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