Chess Puzzle #0ZVv1 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; rook d8; pawns a4/b3/f2/g4. Black: king c5; rook c2; knight d6; pawns a5/d5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ne4 — knight d6→e4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rc8+ — rook d8→c8, gives check. Opponent replies Kb4 (king c5→b4).
3. Best move: Rxc2 — rook c8→c2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, master, short, skewer. The key move is Rc8+.

Position data

FEN: 3R4/8/3n4/p1kp4/P5P1/1P6/2r2PK1/8 b - - 0 48

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