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

Position

White: king c6; knight c5; pawns a5/d7/e6/f4. Black: king d8; rook c1; pawn b3. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd6 — king c6→d6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook c1→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Ke5 (king d6→e5).
3. Best move: b2 — pawn b3→b2. Opponent replies Kf6 (king e5→f6).
4. Best move: Rxd7 — rook d1→d7, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, endgame, long. The key move is Rd1+.

Position data

FEN: 3k4/3P4/2K1P3/P1N5/5P2/1p6/8/2r5 w - - 1 52

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