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

Position

White: king d5; rook g1. Black: king b3; rook c4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb4 — king b3→b4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rb1+ — rook g1→b1, gives check. Opponent replies Kc3 (king b4→c3).
3. Best move: Rc1+ — rook b1→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Kd3 (king c3→d3).
4. Best move: Rxc4 — rook c1→c4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rb1+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/3K4/2r5/1k6/8/6R1 b - - 13 79

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