Chess Puzzle #31dht — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c4; rook g7; pawns b7/c3. Black: king c6; rook b5; pawn g6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxb7 — rook b5→b7, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxg6+ — rook g7→g6, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kd7 (king c6→d7).
3. Best move: Rg7+ — rook g6→g7, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxg6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/1P4R1/2k3p1/1r6/2K5/2P5/8/8 b - - 2 64

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