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

Position

White: king b4; rook d7; pawns a3/f5/g2. Black: king h5; rook g3; knight f3; pawn f6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg5 — king h5→g5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rg7+ — rook d7→g7, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf5 (king g5→f5, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Rxg3 — rook g7→g3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, master, short, skewer. The key move is Rg7+.

Position data

FEN: 8/3R4/5p2/5P1k/1K6/P4nr1/6P1/8 b - - 5 50

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