Chess Puzzle #14ddT — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h2; rook a8; bishop d5; pawns f4/h5. Black: king h7; rook g3; bishop f2; pawns f5/f6/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg7 — king h7→g7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rg8+ — rook a8→g8, gives check. Opponent replies Kh7 (king g7→h7).
3. Best move: Rxg3 — rook g8→g3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move is Rg8+.

Position data

FEN: R7/7k/5p1p/3B1p1P/5P2/6r1/5b1K/8 b - - 1 59

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