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

Position

White: king g2; rook f2; pawns a2/b3/g4/h3. Black: king f6; rook d3; bishop e5; pawns a7/e7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg5 — king f6→g5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rf5+ — rook f2→f5, gives check. Opponent replies Kg6 (king g5→g6).
3. Best move: Rxe5 — rook f5→e5, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, master, short. The key move is Rf5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/p3p3/5k2/4b3/6P1/1P1r3P/P4RK1/8 b - - 3 48

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