Chess Puzzle #00Bot — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e1; rook a3; pawns c3/e2/f6. Black: king e6; rook f4; pawns a6/f7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf6 — rook f4→f6, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxa6+ — rook a3→a6, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Ke5 (king e6→e5).
3. Best move: Rxf6 — rook a6→f6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxa6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/5p2/p3kP2/8/5r2/R1P5/4P3/4K3 b - - 2 52

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