Chess Puzzle #133tc — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; rook b5; pawns a6/e3/e5/g2/h3. Black: king h8; rook f7; knight c4; pawns d5/e6/g6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ra7 — rook f7→a7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rb8+ — rook b5→b8, gives check. Opponent replies Kg7 (king h8→g7).
3. Best move: Rb7+ — rook b8→b7, gives check. Opponent replies Rxb7 (rook a7→b7, captures rook).
4. Best move: axb7 — pawn a6→b7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, exposed king, long, master. The key move is Rb8+.

Position data

FEN: 7k/5r2/P3p1p1/1R1pP3/2n5/4P2P/6PK/8 b - - 0 44

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