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

Position

White: king f4; rook b8; pawns b7/h4. Black: king b6; rook c7; pawn h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxb7 — rook c7→b7, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxb7+ — rook b8→b7, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxb7 (king b6→b7, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kg5 — king f4→g5. Opponent replies Kc6 (king b7→c6).
4. Best move: Kxh5 — king g5→h5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxb7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 1R6/1Pr5/1k6/7p/5K1P/8/8/8 b - - 4 67

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