Chess Puzzle #5G04d — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c4; rook a4; pawns b6/h4. Black: king g4; rook f3; pawns f4/h7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf1 — rook f3→f1. Now White to move.
2. Best move: b7 — pawn b6→b7. Opponent replies Rb1 (rook f1→b1).
3. Best move: Rb4 — rook a4→b4. Opponent replies Rxb4+ (rook b1→b4, captures rook, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxb4 — king c4→b4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is b7.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/1P6/8/R1K2pkP/5r2/8/8 b - - 4 48

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