Chess Puzzle #FIrm1 — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e4; rook d4; pawn a3. Black: king c4; rook h3; pawns a4/d3. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb3 — king c4→b3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxd3+ — rook d4→d3, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Rxd3 (rook h3→d3, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxd3 — king e4→d3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxd3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/8/p1kRK3/P2p3r/8/8 b - - 2 60

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