Chess Puzzle #0fc7X — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d3; rook h8; knight c2; pawn e4. Black: king g6; rook g2; bishop e5; pawns b5/c3/c7/f6. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c5 — pawn c7→c5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rg8+ — rook h8→g8, gives check. Opponent replies Kf7 (king g6→f7).
3. Best move: Rxg2 — rook g8→g2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short, skewer. The key move is Rg8+.

Position data

FEN: 7R/2p5/5pk1/1p2b3/4P3/2pK4/2N3r1/8 b - - 1 63

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