Chess Puzzle #pVG4I — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; rook c6; pawns b6/f3/h4. Black: king f5; rook b4; pawns f6/f7/h5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxh4 — rook b4→h4, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rc5+ — rook c6→c5, gives check. Opponent replies Kg6 (king f5→g6).
3. Best move: Rb5 — rook c5→b5. Opponent replies Ra4 (rook h4→a4).
4. Best move: b7 — pawn b6→b7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rc5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/5p2/1PR2p2/5k1p/1r5P/4KP2/8/8 b - - 22 46

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