Chess Puzzle #sC1BV — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c5; rook b1; pawn f5. Black: king b3; rook b7; pawns b5/c7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc3 — king b3→c3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxb5 — rook b1→b5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Ra7 (rook b7→a7).
3. Best move: Kd5 — king c5→d5. Opponent replies Kd3 (king c3→d3).
4. Best move: Rc5 — rook b5→c5.

Tactical themes

clearance, crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxb5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/1rp5/8/1pK2P2/8/1k6/8/1R6 b - - 13 55

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