Chess Puzzle #1Q1wq — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; rook b8; pawn f5. Black: king c6; rook a6; pawns a5/b4. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb6 — rook a6→b6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxb6+ — rook b8→b6, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxb6 (king c6→b6, captures rook).
3. Best move: f6 — pawn f5→f6. Opponent replies b3 (pawn b4→b3).
4. Best move: f7 — pawn f6→f7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxb6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 1R6/8/r1k5/p4P2/1p6/8/6K1/8 b - - 2 45

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