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

Position

White: king c2; knight a4; pawns b6/c6/d5/f4. Black: king c8; rook e4; pawns f5/g6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc3 — king c2→c3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxa4 — rook e4→a4, captures knight. Opponent replies Kd3 (king c3→d3).
3. Best move: Rxf4 — rook a4→f4, captures pawn. Opponent replies b7+ (pawn b6→b7, gives check).
4. Best move: Kb8 — king c8→b8.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, long. The key move Rxa4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2k5/8/1PP3p1/3P1p2/N3rP2/8/2K5/8 w - - 1 53

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