Chess Puzzle #13hzv — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b2; rook g1. Black: king f6; rook b5; pawns a2/b3. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke5 — king f6→e5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rg5+ — rook g1→g5, gives check. Opponent replies Kd4 (king e5→d4).
3. Best move: Rxb5 — rook g5→b5, captures rook. Opponent replies a1=R (pawn a2→a1, promotes to rook).
4. Best move: Kxa1 — king b2→a1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame, skewer. The key move is Rg5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/5k2/1r6/8/1p6/pK6/6R1 b - - 3 56

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