Chess Puzzle #1hg1B — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h5; rook d3; pawns d4/g3. Black: king d5; rook a4; pawns g5/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxd4 — rook a4→d4, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxd4+ — rook d3→d4, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxd4 (king d5→d4, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxh6 — king h5→h6, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, master, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxd4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/7p/3k2pK/r2P4/3R2P1/8/8 b - - 3 53

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