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

Position

White: king h6; rook b5; pawns c3/c6/f6. Black: king g8; rook f8; knight f4; pawns e6/f7/g6/h4. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rc8 — rook f8→c8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: c7 — pawn c6→c7. Opponent replies Kf8 (king g8→f8).
3. Best move: Rb8 — rook b5→b8. Opponent replies Ke8 (king f8→e8).
4. Best move: Rxc8+ — rook b8→c8, captures rook, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, pin. The key move Rxc8+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 5rk1/5p2/2P1pPpK/1R6/5n1p/2P5/8/8 b - - 0 46

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