Chess Puzzle #2kV0S — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f1; rook a8; pawns a6/g2/h3. Black: king d4; rook c2; pawns e3/e6/g7/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd3 — king d4→d3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd8+ — rook a8→d8, gives check. Opponent replies Ke4 (king d3→e4).
3. Best move: a7 — pawn a6→a7. Opponent replies Rc1+ (rook c2→c1, gives check).
4. Best move: Ke2 — king f1→e2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rd8+.

Position data

FEN: R7/6pp/P3p3/8/3k4/4p2P/2r3P1/5K2 b - - 0 32

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