Chess Puzzle #M1PDT — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b5; rook e2; knight e5; pawns a2/c5/d6/h2. Black: king b7; rook h5; bishop d4; pawn a3. White is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxe5 — rook h5→e5, captures knight. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxe5 — rook e2→e5, captures rook. Opponent replies Bxe5 (bishop d4→e5, captures rook).
3. Best move: h4 — pawn h2→h4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, master, short. The key move Rxe5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/1k6/3P4/1KP1N2r/3b4/p7/P3R2P/8 b - - 4 55

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