Chess Puzzle #0yKeV — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c5; rook f6; pawns a6/b5. Black: king c8; rook d7; bishop f3; pawns g6/h7. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ba8 — bishop f3→a8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rf8+ — rook f6→f8, gives check. Opponent replies Rd8 (rook d7→d8).
3. Best move: Rxd8+ — rook f8→d8, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxd8 (king c8→d8, captures rook).
4. Best move: Kb6 — king c5→b6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, exposed king, long. The key move Rxd8+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 2k5/3r3p/P4Rp1/1PK5/8/5b2/8/8 b - - 2 44

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