Chess Puzzle #2FnxR — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; rook d1; pawns f4/g4/h3. Black: king d6; rook c2; pawns d3/g6/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rc3 — rook c2→c3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxd3+ — rook d1→d3, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Rxd3+ (rook c3→d3, captures rook, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxd3 — king e3→d3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxd3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3k2pp/8/5PP1/3pK2P/2r5/3R4 b - - 5 52

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