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

Position

White: king g4; rook d1; pawns a4/b3/c3/g5. Black: king c5; rook d5; pawns a5/b6/d4/g6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: cxd4+ — pawn c3→d4, captures pawn, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxd4+ — rook d5→d4, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Rxd4 (rook d1→d4, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxd4 — king c5→d4, captures rook. Opponent replies Kf4 (king g4→f4).
4. Best move: Kd5 — king d4→d5. Opponent replies Ke3 (king f4→e3).
5. Best move: Ke5 — king d5→e5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, very long. The key move Rxd4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1p4p1/p1kr2P1/P2p2K1/1PP5/8/3R4 w - - 0 45

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