Chess Puzzle #0Psl2 — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e6; rook b7; bishop d4; pawn e3. Black: king g8; rook f1; bishop c2; pawns b3/h5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg1 — rook f1→g1. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rb8+ — rook b7→b8, gives check. Opponent replies Kh7 (king g8→h7).
3. Best move: Rh8+ — rook b8→h8, gives check. Opponent replies Kg6 (king h7→g6).
4. Best move: Rg8+ — rook h8→g8, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, exposed king, long, master. The key move is Rb8+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/1R6/4K3/7p/3B4/1p2P3/2b5/5r2 b - - 1 59

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