Chess Puzzle #H4mMz — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; rook b4; pawns b6/d3/g4/h3. Black: king b7; rook e6; pawns d4/g5/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxb6 — rook e6→b6, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxb6+ — rook b4→b6, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxb6 (king b7→b6, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kf3 — king g2→f3. Opponent replies Kc5 (king b6→c5).
4. Best move: Ke4 — king f3→e4. Opponent replies Kd6 (king c5→d6).
5. Best move: Kxd4 — king e4→d4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, very long. The key move Rxb6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/1k6/1P2r2p/6p1/1R1p2P1/3P3P/6K1/8 b - - 6 49

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