Chess Puzzle #02a3l — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c3; rooks a6/b8; pawns d4/e7/f4. Black: king h5; rook a3; bishop e8; pawns a4/d5/f5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb4 — king c3→b4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rb3+ — rook a3→b3, gives check. Opponent replies Kc5 (king b4→c5).
3. Best move: Rxb8 — rook b3→b8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short, skewer. The key move is Rb3+.

Position data

FEN: 1R2b3/4P3/R7/3p1p1k/p2P1P2/r1K5/8/8 w - - 4 56

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