Chess Puzzle #FB8i8 — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e4; rook a7; pawns a3/b2/d7/h2. Black: king d6; rook d8; pawns a6/b5/g5/h5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxd7 — rook d8→d7, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxd7+ — rook a7→d7, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxd7 (king d6→d7, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kf5 — king e4→f5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxd7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/R2P4/p2k4/1p4pp/4K3/P7/1P5P/8 b - - 8 39

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