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

Position

White: king b7; rook b6; pawns a4/e4/f3/h3. Black: king f7; rook c2; pawns e5/f4/g7/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rc3 — rook c2→c3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: a5 — pawn a4→a5. Opponent replies Rxf3 (rook c3→f3, captures pawn).
3. Best move: a6 — pawn a5→a6. Opponent replies Rd3 (rook f3→d3).
4. Best move: a7 — pawn a6→a7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, quiet move, rook endgame. The key move is a5.

Position data

FEN: 8/1K3kp1/1R5p/4p3/P3Pp2/5P1P/2r5/8 b - - 0 45

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