Chess Puzzle #06H5L — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d4; rook h8. Black: king b5; rook c6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rc5 — rook c6→c5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rb8+ — rook h8→b8, gives check. Opponent replies Kc6 (king b5→c6).
3. Best move: Rc8+ — rook b8→c8, gives check. Opponent replies Kd7 (king c6→d7).
4. Best move: Rxc5 — rook c8→c5, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, deflection, endgame, long, master, rook endgame, skewer. The key move is Rb8+.

Position data

FEN: 7R/8/2r5/1k6/3K4/8/8/8 b - - 9 55

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