Chess Puzzle #9Ju4d — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h2; rook b7; pawns a2/a6/g2/h3. Black: king e2; rook b1; knight b5; pawns b4/e3. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf2 — king e2→f2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxb5 — rook b7→b5, captures knight. Opponent replies Ra1 (rook b1→a1).
3. Best move: Rf5+ — rook b5→f5, gives check. Opponent replies Ke1 (king f2→e1).
4. Best move: Ra5 — rook f5→a5. Opponent replies e2 (pawn e3→e2).
5. Best move: a7 — pawn a6→a7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, hanging piece, quiet move, very long. The key move Rxb5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/1R6/P7/1n6/1p6/4p2P/P3k1PK/1r6 b - - 9 56

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