Chess Puzzle #0BrdE — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Rating 769 · Beginner · crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king g1; rook a1; pawns a4/f2/g4/h2. Black: king c6; rook b7; pawns d5/e6/f7/g6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kb6 — king c6→b6. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Rb1+ — rook a1→b1, gives check. Opponent replies Ka7 (king b6→a7).
  3. Best move: Rxb7+ — rook b1→b7, captures rook, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxb7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/1r3p2/2k1p1p1/3p4/P5P1/8/5P1P/R5K1 b - - 6 43

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