Chess Puzzle #1uV1D — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; rook d3; pawns f3/g4/h3. Black: king f4; rook b7. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re3 — rook d3→e3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rb2+ — rook b7→b2, gives check. Opponent replies Kd3 (king e2→d3).
3. Best move: Rb3+ — rook b2→b3, gives check. Opponent replies Kc4 (king d3→c4).
4. Best move: Rxe3 — rook b3→e3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, deflection, endgame, long, master, rook endgame, skewer. The key move is Rb2+.

Position data

FEN: 8/1r6/8/8/5kP1/3R1P1P/4K3/8 w - - 3 59

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