Chess Puzzle #5P6UN — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; rook b7; bishop b3; pawns a2/f2/g3. Black: king f6; rooks b2/d2; pawns a3/b5/h7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf2 — rook d2→f2, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rf7+ — rook b7→f7, gives check. Opponent replies Ke5 (king f6→e5).
3. Best move: Rxf2 — rook f7→f2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move is Rf7+.

Position data

FEN: 8/1R5p/5k2/1p6/8/pB4P1/Pr1r1P2/6K1 b - - 4 43

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