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

Position

White: king f3; rook a5; pawns a4/b3/e3/f4/g5. Black: king d7; rook f7; knights b4/d5; pawn h7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc7 — king d7→c7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ra7+ — rook a5→a7, gives check. Opponent replies Kd8 (king c7→d8).
3. Best move: Rxf7 — rook a7→f7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short, skewer. The key move is Ra7+.

Position data

FEN: 8/3k1r1p/8/R2n2P1/Pn3P2/1P2PK2/8/8 b - - 0 47

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