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

Position

White: king e6; rook a3; pawns g4/h3. Black: king d8; rook d7; knight g2; pawns f6/g5. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nh4 — knight g2→h4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ra8+ — rook a3→a8, gives check. Opponent replies Kc7 (king d8→c7).
3. Best move: Ra7+ — rook a8→a7, gives check. Opponent replies Kc8 (king c7→c8).
4. Best move: Rxd7 — rook a7→d7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, exposed king, long. The key move is Ra8+.

Position data

FEN: 3k4/3r4/4Kp2/6p1/6P1/R6P/6n1/8 b - - 9 60

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