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

Position

White: king g2; rook b5; bishop h7; pawns e5/g6. Black: king f8; rook c3; bishop b4; pawns c4/e6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb3 — rook c3→b3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rb7 — rook b5→b7. Opponent replies Be7 (bishop b4→e7).
3. Best move: Rxe7 — rook b7→e7, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kxe7 (king f8→e7, captures rook).
4. Best move: g7 — pawn g6→g7.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 5k2/7B/4p1P1/1R2P3/1bp5/2r5/6K1/8 b - - 0 45

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