Chess Puzzle #3G05b — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f4; rook g7; pawns b5/h4. Black: king c5; rook b6; pawn h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxb5 — rook b6→b5, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rg5+ — rook g7→g5, gives check. Opponent replies Kb6 (king c5→b6).
3. Best move: Rxb5+ — rook g5→b5, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxb5 (king b6→b5, captures rook).
4. Best move: Kg5 — king f4→g5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxb5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/6R1/1r6/1Pk4p/5K1P/8/8/8 b - - 0 50

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