Chess Puzzle #1E8cw — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; rook b7; bishop f2; pawns g3/h2. Black: king d6; rook b2; knight b6; pawns f6/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc6 — king d6→c6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxb6+ — rook b7→b6, captures knight, gives check. Opponent replies Rxb6 (rook b2→b6, captures rook).
3. Best move: Bxb6 — bishop f2→b6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move Rxb6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/1R6/1n1k1p1p/8/8/6P1/1r3BKP/8 b - - 1 42

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