Chess Puzzle #tO9VJ — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king b2; rook e5; pawns a4/b4/c2. Black: king f6; rook c4; pawns c7/f4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb3 — king b2→b3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxe5 — king f6→e5, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxc4 (king b3→c4, captures rook).
3. Best move: f3 — pawn f4→f3. Opponent replies Kd3 (king c4→d3).
4. Best move: Kf4 — king e5→f4. Opponent replies a5 (pawn a4→a5).
5. Best move: Kg3 — king f4→g3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, very long. The key move Kxe5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/2p5/5k2/4R3/PPr2p2/8/1KP5/8 w - - 1 52

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