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

Position

White: king d3; rook b6; pawns g4/h3. Black: king f5; rook e4; pawns b4/f6/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke5 — king f5→e5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rb5+ — rook b6→b5, gives check. Opponent replies Kf4 (king e5→f4).
3. Best move: Rf5+ — rook b5→f5, gives check. Opponent replies Kg3 (king f4→g3).
4. Best move: Kxe4 — king d3→e4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, deflection, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rb5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/6p1/1R3p1p/5k2/1p2r1P1/3K3P/8/8 b - - 0 53

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