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

Position

White: king g1; rook c7; pawns a2/f3/g2/h3. Black: king e6; rook e7; pawns a4/f5/g7/h4. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxe7+ — rook c7→e7, captures rook, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxe7 — king e6→e7, captures rook. Opponent replies Kf2 (king g1→f2).
3. Best move: Kd6 — king e7→d6. Opponent replies Ke3 (king f2→e3).
4. Best move: Kc5 — king d6→c5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Kxe7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/2R1r1p1/4k3/5p2/p6p/5P1P/P5P1/6K1 w - - 0 33

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