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

Position

White: king g1; rook h7; pawns b5/g4/h2. Black: king e5; rook b8; knight a4; pawn e6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxb5 — rook b8→b5, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rh5+ — rook h7→h5, gives check. Opponent replies Kf6 (king e5→f6).
3. Best move: Rxb5 — rook h5→b5, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short, skewer. The key move is Rh5+.

Position data

FEN: 1r6/7R/4p3/1P2k3/n5P1/8/7P/6K1 b - - 0 38

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