Chess Puzzle #oE3Xd — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h2; rook a6; pawns d5/g2/h3. Black: king d6; queen b1; pawns c7/h6. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qb6 — queen b1→b6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxb6+ — rook a6→b6, captures queen, gives check. Opponent replies cxb6 (pawn c7→b6, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kg3 — king h2→g3. Opponent replies Kxd5 (king d6→d5, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Kf3 — king g3→f3.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, long. The key move Rxb6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/2p5/R2k3p/3P4/8/7P/6PK/1q6 b - - 1 43

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