Chess Puzzle #0emL6 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; rook b5; pawns f4/g3/h4. Black: king d5; rook d4; pawns b4/d6/f5/g6/h5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc4 — king d5→c4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxb4+ — rook b5→b4, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxb4 (king c4→b4, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxd4 — king e3→d4, captures rook. Opponent replies d5 (pawn d6→d5).
4. Best move: Kxd5 — king d4→d5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, deflection, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxb4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3p2p1/1R1k1p1p/1p1r1P1P/4K1P1/8/8 b - - 2 40

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