Chess Puzzle #0EVLY — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g6; rook f7; pawns d5/f6/g2/h3. Black: king g8; rook f4; knight e8; pawns e5/g3/h4. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf6+ — rook f4→f6, captures pawn, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf6 — rook f7→f6, captures rook. Opponent replies Nxf6 (knight e8→f6, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxf6 — king g6→f6, captures knight.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move Rxf6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4n1k1/5R2/5PK1/3Pp3/5r1p/6pP/6P1/8 b - - 6 56

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