Chess Puzzle #27ZZ7 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; rook b6. Black: king g5; rook f4; pawns b3/f5/h5. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg4 — king g5→g4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rg6+ — rook b6→g6, gives check. Opponent replies Kh3 (king g4→h3).
3. Best move: Kxf4 — king e3→f4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

endgame. The key move is Rg6+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1R6/5pkp/5r2/1p2K3/8/8 b - - 3 52

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