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

Position

White: king f4; rook e3; pawns a3/b2. Black: king g6; rook e6; pawns b5/c4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxe3 — rook e6→e3, captures rook. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxe3 — king f4→e3, captures rook. Opponent replies Kf7 (king g6→f7).
3. Best move: Kd4 — king e3→d4. Opponent replies Ke6 (king f7→e6).
4. Best move: Kc5 — king d4→c5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move Kxe3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4r1k1/1p6/2p2K2/P3R3/1P6/8 b - - 0 54

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