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

Position

White: king e6; rook b5; pawn g5. Black: king e4; rook g3; pawn b4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: b3 — pawn b4→b3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rb4+ — rook b5→b4, gives check. Opponent replies Ke3 (king e4→e3).
3. Best move: Rxb3+ — rook b4→b3, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kf4 (king e3→f4).
4. Best move: Rxg3 — rook b3→g3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, interference, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxb3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4K3/1R4P1/1p2k3/6r1/8/8 b - - 2 46

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