Chess Puzzle #ypWn3 — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b6; rook b8; bishop e6; pawn a7. Black: king g6; rook a1; pawns f5/g4/h3. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxa7 — rook a1→a7, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxa7 — king b6→a7, captures rook. Opponent replies Kf6 (king g6→f6).
3. Best move: Bd5 — bishop e6→d5. Opponent replies Ke5 (king f6→e5).
4. Best move: Rb5 — rook b8→b5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, hanging piece, long, quiet move. The key move Kxa7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 1R6/P7/1K2B1k1/5p2/6p1/7p/8/r7 b - - 1 56

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