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

Position

White: king g2; rook b5; pawns a5/e3/f2/g3. Black: king e5; rook a6; pawns e4/f5/g4/h5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf6 — king e5→f6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rb6+ — rook b5→b6, gives check. Opponent replies Rxb6 (rook a6→b6, captures rook).
3. Best move: axb6 — pawn a5→b6, captures rook. Opponent replies Ke5 (king f6→e5).
4. Best move: b7 — pawn b6→b7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rb6+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/r7/PR2kp1p/4p1p1/4P1P1/5PK1/8 b - - 1 44

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