Chess Puzzle #1h01V — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f4; rook a2; pawns c2/c3/g2/h4. Black: king f6; rook d5; pawns b5/c4/f5/h5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re5 — rook d5→e5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ra6+ — rook a2→a6, gives check. Opponent replies Re6 (rook e5→e6).
3. Best move: Rxe6+ — rook a6→e6, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxe6 (king f6→e6, captures rook).
4. Best move: Kg5 — king f4→g5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxe6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/5k2/1p1r1p1p/2p2K1P/2P5/R1P3P1/8 b - - 2 44

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