Chess Puzzle #0LcD2 — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d3; rook b1; pawns g2/h4. Black: king e5; knight b5; pawns a3/b6/e3/f4/h5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a2 — pawn a3→a2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxb5+ — rook b1→b5, captures knight, gives check. Opponent replies Kf6 (king e5→f6).
3. Best move: Rxb6+ — rook b5→b6, captures pawn, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, master, short. The key move Rxb5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1p6/1n2k2p/5p1P/p2Kp3/6P1/1R6 b - - 1 61

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