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

Position

White: king c3; rook g6. Black: king h4; rook c1; pawn c2. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg1 — rook c1→g1. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxg1 — rook g6→g1, captures rook. Opponent replies c1=Q+ (pawn c2→c1, promotes to queen, gives check).
3. Best move: Rxc1 — rook g1→c1, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, master, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxg1 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/6R1/8/7k/2K5/2p5/2r5 b - - 1 55

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