Chess Puzzle #kk9UE — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f5; rook a5; pawns f4/g4/h6. Black: king b8; rook c3; pawns a3/b6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb5 — rook a5→b5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: a2 — pawn a3→a2. Opponent replies h7 (pawn h6→h7).
3. Best move: Rc8 — rook c3→c8. Opponent replies Rxb6+ (rook b5→b6, captures pawn, gives check).
4. Best move: Ka7 — king b8→a7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, quiet move, rook endgame. The key move is a2.

Position data

FEN: 1k6/8/1p5P/R4K2/5PP1/p1r5/8/8 w - - 0 52

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