Chess Puzzle #1dw8m — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c7; rook d5; pawn d4. Black: king a5; rook b2; pawn a6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb5 — rook b2→b5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxb5+ — rook d5→b5, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies axb5 (pawn a6→b5, captures rook).
3. Best move: d5 — pawn d4→d5. Opponent replies Ka4 (king a5→a4).
4. Best move: d6 — pawn d5→d6.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, master, master vs master, quiet move, rook endgame. The key move Rxb5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/2K5/p7/k2R4/3P4/8/1r6/8 b - - 0 48

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