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

Position

White: king d1; rook a3; pawn a5. Black: king f3; rook h2; pawn e3. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf2 — king f3→f2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ra2+ — rook a3→a2, gives check. Opponent replies e2+ (pawn e3→e2, gives check).
3. Best move: Rxe2+ — rook a2→e2, captures pawn, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxe2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/P7/8/R3pk2/7r/3K4 b - - 4 58

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