Chess Puzzle #11Kfa — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d6; rook h2. Black: king b5; rook c4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rc5 — rook c4→c5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rb2+ — rook h2→b2, gives check. Opponent replies Kc4 (king b5→c4).
3. Best move: Rc2+ — rook b2→c2, gives check. Opponent replies Kd4 (king c4→d4).
4. Best move: Rxc5 — rook c2→c5, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rb2+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3K4/1k6/2r5/8/7R/8 b - - 11 71

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