Chess Puzzle #iobT5 — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c4; rook a8; pawns b7/d6/g5/h4. Black: king g4; rook f7; knight d7; pawns g6/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ne5+ — knight d7→e5, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kd5 — king c4→d5. Opponent replies Rxb7 (rook f7→b7, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Kxe5 — king d5→e5, captures knight. Opponent replies Kxh4 (king g4→h4, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Kf6 — king e5→f6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Kd5.

Position data

FEN: R7/1P1n1r1p/3P2p1/6P1/2K3kP/8/8/8 b - - 0 56

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