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

Position

White: king f5; rook b7; pawns a5/g2/h2. Black: king d6; rook e6; pawns a6/f6/g5/h4. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd5 — king d6→d5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd7+ — rook b7→d7, gives check. Opponent replies Rd6 (rook e6→d6).
3. Best move: Rxd6+ — rook d7→d6, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxd6 (king d5→d6, captures rook).
4. Best move: Kxf6 — king f5→f6, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxd6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/1R6/p2krp2/P4Kp1/7p/8/6PP/8 b - - 13 57

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