Chess Puzzle #ex5Fd — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e1; rook h4; pawns f2/g2/h3. Black: king e8; rook c4; pawns d3/e4/e6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f3 — pawn f2→f3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc1+ — rook c4→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Kd2 (king e1→d2).
3. Best move: Rc2+ — rook c1→c2, gives check. Opponent replies Kd1 (king d2→d1).
4. Best move: e3 — pawn e4→e3.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, exposed king, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rc1+.

Position data

FEN: 4k3/8/4p3/8/2r1p2R/3p3P/5PP1/4K3 w - - 2 41

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