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

Position

White: king g3; rook a6; pawns e3/f2/g5. Black: king a4; rook c5; pawns b4/e4/f5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ra5 — rook c5→a5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxa5+ — rook a6→a5, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxa5 (king a4→a5, captures rook).
3. Best move: g6 — pawn g5→g6. Opponent replies b3 (pawn b4→b3).
4. Best move: g7 — pawn g6→g7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxa5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/R7/2r2pP1/kp2p3/4P1K1/5P2/8 b - - 1 46

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