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

Position

White: king f3; rook c5; pawns g4/h3. Black: king d3; rook a2; pawn c2. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g5 — pawn g4→g5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kd4 — king d3→d4. Opponent replies Rc8 (rook c5→c8).
3. Best move: Ra3+ — rook a2→a3, gives check. Opponent replies Kf4 (king f3→f4).
4. Best move: Rc3 — rook a3→c3.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, exposed king, long, rook endgame. The key move is Kd4.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/2R5/6P1/3k1K1P/r1p5/8 w - - 0 58

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