Chess Puzzle #n3jsh — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e1; rook b8; pawns g4/h6. Black: king c3; rook e7; pawns b2/e3. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rc8+ — rook b8→c8, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kd3 — king c3→d3. Opponent replies Rd8+ (rook c8→d8, gives check).
3. Best move: Ke4 — king d3→e4. Opponent replies Rb8 (rook d8→b8).
4. Best move: Kf3 — king e4→f3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Kd3.

Position data

FEN: 1R6/4r3/7P/8/6P1/2k1p3/1p6/4K3 w - - 5 56

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