Chess Puzzle #cVftI — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c3; pawns a4/b5/c2. Black: king g3; rook e4. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf4 — king g3→f4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: b6 — pawn b5→b6. Opponent replies Re8 (rook e4→e8).
3. Best move: Kd4 — king c3→d4. Opponent replies Rd8+ (rook e8→d8, gives check).
4. Best move: Kc5 — king d4→c5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, master, rook endgame. The key move is b6.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/1P6/P3r3/2K3k1/2P5/8 b - - 0 44

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