Chess Puzzle #0IV5A — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g5; rook f1; pawns f6/g4. Black: king f8; rook b6; pawn g7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: gxf6+ — pawn g7→f6, captures pawn, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf6+ — rook f1→f6, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Rxf6 (rook b6→f6, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxf6 — king g5→f6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, master, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxf6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/6p1/1r3P2/6K1/6P1/8/8/5R2 b - - 0 60

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