Chess Puzzle #1V5WK — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g6; rook c6; pawn b7. Black: king f8; rook b8; knight c4. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Na5 — knight c4→a5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rc8+ — rook c6→c8, gives check. Opponent replies Ke7 (king f8→e7).
3. Best move: Rxb8 — rook c8→b8, captures rook. Opponent replies Nxb7 (knight a5→b7, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Rxb7+ — rook b8→b7, captures knight, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move Rxb7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 1r3k2/1P6/2R3K1/8/2n5/8/8/8 b - - 2 56

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