Chess Puzzle #0J3MT — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f4; rook f5; pawns e3/f2. Black: king g6; rook d6; pawns c4/e4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf6 — rook d6→f6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf6+ — rook f5→f6, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf6 (king g6→f6, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxe4 — king f4→e4, captures pawn. Opponent replies c3 (pawn c4→c3).
4. Best move: Kd3 — king e4→d3.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3r2k1/5R2/2p1pK2/4P3/5P2/8 b - - 0 39

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