Chess Puzzle #FA8jD — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h6; rook b1; bishop h4; pawns f6/g7. Black: king b7; rooks d4/g8; knight e4; pawns b2/c3/c6. Black is ahead by 6 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c2 — pawn c3→c2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxb2+ — rook b1→b2, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kc7 (king b7→c7).
3. Best move: Rxc2 — rook b2→c2, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move Rxb2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 6r1/1k4P1/2p2P1K/8/3rn2B/2p5/1p6/1R6 b - - 1 49

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