Chess Puzzle #k6VZQ — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king a2; rook f6; pawn a6. Black: king d5; rook c5; pawn e4. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a7 — pawn a6→a7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ra5+ — rook c5→a5, gives check. Opponent replies Kb1 (king a2→b1).
3. Best move: Rxa7 — rook a5→a7, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kc2 (king b1→c2).
4. Best move: Ke5 — king d5→e5. Opponent replies Rf1 (rook f6→f1).
5. Best move: Kd4 — king e5→d4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, very long. The key move is Ra5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/P4R2/2rk4/4p3/8/K7/8 w - - 0 56

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