Chess Puzzle #0xej2 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c6; rook d3; pawns a6/b3. Black: king g7; rook e7; bishop f8; pawns c5/g6/h4. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ra7 — rook e7→a7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd7+ — rook d3→d7, gives check. Opponent replies Rxd7 (rook a7→d7, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxd7 — king c6→d7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move is Rd7+.

Position data

FEN: 5b2/4r1k1/P1K3p1/2p5/7p/1P1R4/8/8 b - - 4 48

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