Chess Puzzle #1UiD0 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; rook h8; pawns b4/g2/h4. Black: king d7; bishops d3/h6; pawns c7/e5/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: e4 — pawn e5→e4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxh7+ — rook h8→h7, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Ke6 (king d7→e6).
3. Best move: Rxh6+ — rook h7→h6, captures bishop, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, short. The key move Rxh7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 7R/2pk3p/7b/4p3/1P5P/3b4/6P1/6K1 b - - 0 40

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