Chess Puzzle #qFJM4 — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; rook c5; pawns a3/c6. Black: king g4; rook d8; pawns a5/e4/f4. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxa5 — rook c5→a5, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: e3 — pawn e4→e3. Opponent replies c7 (pawn c6→c7).
3. Best move: Rd2+ — rook d8→d2, gives check. Opponent replies Ke1 (king e2→e1).
4. Best move: Rc2 — rook d2→c2.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, exposed king, long, rook endgame. The key move is e3.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/8/2P5/p1R5/4ppk1/P7/4K3/8 w - - 7 46

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