White to move and win
[The Answer at the bottom]
* The Puzzle Hints
You cannot save both the pawn and the bishop. Give up the bishop because the pawn is more valuable. But... move the pawn on a3. The idea is to catch the Black rook, which will be limited in movement after taking on f1.
* The Puzzle Data
1. Author: Fritz, Jindrich (1912-1984). A famous Czech composer.
2. Year: Not Specified.
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* The Puzzle Answer
1. a3!! Rxf1+
2. Ke2 Rf4
{ 2. ... Rc1 ( Rg1, Rh1 ) 3. Rd1! (Rd1+!) }
3. Rb3+! Kc2
4. Rb4!
{ The Black rook has been caught }
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