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

Position

White: king d2; rook f7; bishop e4; pawn c6. Black: king b6; rook d6; bishop a6; pawn d4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bb5 — bishop a6→b5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rb7+ — rook f7→b7, gives check. Opponent replies Ka6 (king b6→a6).
3. Best move: Rxb5 — rook b7→b5, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kxb5 (king a6→b5, captures rook).
4. Best move: c7 — pawn c6→c7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, sacrifice. The key move is Rb7+.

Position data

FEN: 8/5R2/bkPr4/8/3pB3/8/3K4/8 b - - 4 43

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