Chess Puzzle #4Dr5A — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d2; rook c3; pawns f2/h6. Black: king h7; rook a3; pawn e4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxc3 — rook a3→c3, captures rook. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxc3 — king d2→c3, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxh6 (king h7→h6, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Kd4 — king c3→d4.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, master, short. The key move Kxc3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/7k/7P/8/4p3/r1R5/3K1P2/8 b - - 12 44

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