Chess Puzzle #mqDnX — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; rook c8; pawn e6. Black: king b5; rook g4; pawns b3/g5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg3+ — rook g4→g3, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kd4 — king e3→d4. Opponent replies Rg1 (rook g3→g1).
3. Best move: Rb8+ — rook c8→b8, gives check. Opponent replies Kc6 (king b5→c6).
4. Best move: e7 — pawn e6→e7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Kd4.

Position data

FEN: 2R5/8/4P3/1k4p1/6r1/1p2K3/8/8 b - - 0 48

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