Chess Puzzle #ihYRZ — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b6; rook e4; pawn c7. Black: king f7; rook c3; pawns g5/h3. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb3+ — rook c3→b3, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kc5 — king b6→c5. Opponent replies h2 (pawn h3→h2).
3. Best move: c8=Q — pawn c7→c8, promotes to queen. Opponent replies Rc3+ (rook b3→c3, gives check).
4. Best move: Rc4 — rook e4→c4.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, defensive move, endgame, equality, long, promotion, rook endgame. The key move is Kc5.

Position data

FEN: 8/2P2k2/1K6/6p1/4R3/2r4p/8/8 b - - 0 44

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