Chess Puzzle #PZ4hP — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king e4; rooks d1/e5; pawns a3/c4/d6/g4/h5. Black: king f8; rooks e8/f6; pawns a7/b6/c5/f7/g5/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxe5+ — rook e8→e5, captures rook, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxe5 — king e4→e5, captures rook. Opponent replies Re6+ (rook f6→e6, gives check).
3. Best move: Kd5 — king e5→d5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Kxe5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4rk2/p4p2/1p1P1r1p/2p1R1pP/2P1K1P1/P7/8/3R4 b - - 0 36

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