Chess Puzzle #j5RBC — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king b3; rook g3; knight c2; pawns g2/h3. Black: king d2; rook e4; pawns c3/c6/e5/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg6 — rook g3→g6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: c5 — pawn c6→c5. Opponent replies Rd6+ (rook g6→d6, gives check).
3. Best move: Rd4 — rook e4→d4. Opponent replies Nxd4 (knight c2→d4, captures rook).
4. Best move: cxd4 — pawn c5→d4, captures knight.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, long, quiet move, sacrifice. The key move is c5.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2p4p/4p3/4r3/1Kp3RP/2Nk2P1/8 w - - 4 51

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