Chess Puzzle #p8iX9 — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; rook g8; pawns f2/g3/h5. Black: king c1; rook b6; pawns b3/e6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rc8+ — rook g8→c8, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kd1 — king c1→d1. Opponent replies Rd8+ (rook c8→d8, gives check).
3. Best move: Ke1 — king d1→e1. Opponent replies Rd4 (rook d8→d4).
4. Best move: b2 — pawn b3→b2. Opponent replies Rh4 (rook d4→h4).
5. Best move: Rb3+ — rook b6→b3, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, clearance, crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, very long. The key move is Kd1.

Position data

FEN: 6R1/8/1r2p3/7P/8/1p2K1P1/5P2/2k5 w - - 1 41

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