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1… rfd8
2. rxe7, ra1+
3. kd2, rxd6+
4. k moves, r/any x d1 wins a piece
Maybe there’s something easier, but I’m thinking 1. … Rf8d8 leaves Black a piece up (or better).
If 2. N-moves… Ra1#
If 2. Rxe7 Ra1+ 3. Kd2 Rxd6+ 4. Ke2 Ra1xd1
If 2. Re6 Nf4
If 2. c4 Ra1+ 3. Kc2 Rxd1 4. Kxd1 Rxd6+ (or 4. Rxd1 cxd6)
…Ng6
N moves Ra1+
Kd2 Rd1+
Ke2(protect d1 R) Nf4+
Ke3 Rxd1
Rxd1 Rxd1
Kxf4
Leaves black with a R vs N ending
rfd8 seems to fail to Kb1
I didn’t know Ivanchuk was in the USSR Army!!
As for those suggesting
1. … Rfd8
What would you do after simple
2. Kb1 ?
1. … Ng6 looks good
2. N? Ra1
3. Kd2 Rd8
4. Ke2 Nf4