Chess Puzzle #j1acl — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king b3; rook c1; knight f1; pawns a3/b4/d5/e4. Black: king e2; rook g8; pawns b5/d6/f2. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc2 — king b3→c2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc8+ — rook g8→c8, gives check. Opponent replies Kb1 (king c2→b1).
3. Best move: Rxc1+ — rook c8→c1, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxc1 (king b1→c1, captures rook).
4. Best move: Kxf1 — king e2→f1, captures knight.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, exposed king, long. The key move Rxc1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 6r1/8/3p4/1p1P4/1P2P3/PK6/4kp2/2R2N2 w - - 6 54

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