Chess Puzzle #1txz7 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; rook a5; knight f3; pawns f2/g2/h3. Black: king f5; rook b4; bishop a4; pawns f4/g7/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bb5+ — bishop a4→b5, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxb5+ — rook a5→b5, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies Rxb5 (rook b4→b5, captures rook).
3. Best move: Nd4+ — knight f3→d4, gives check. Opponent replies Ke5 (king f5→e5).
4. Best move: Nxb5 — knight d4→b5, captures rook.

Tactical themes

attraction, crushing, endgame, fork, long, sacrifice. The key move Rxb5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/6p1/7p/R4k2/br3p2/5N1P/4KPP1/8 b - - 5 36

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