Chess Puzzle #JIQbW — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f4; rook d4; pawns b4/g5/h4. Black: king g6; rook b5; bishop e6; pawn h5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd5 — rook b5→d5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxd5 — rook d4→d5, captures rook. Opponent replies Bxd5 (bishop e6→d5, captures rook).
3. Best move: b5 — pawn b4→b5. Opponent replies Bg2 (bishop d5→g2).
4. Best move: Ke5 — king f4→e5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move Rxd5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4b1k1/1r4Pp/1P1R1K1P/8/8/8 b - - 14 59

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