Chess Puzzle #0P9AH — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e4; rook f3; knight e6; pawns d3/g5. Black: king g8; rook b4; knight e7; pawns a5/d4/g6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a4 — pawn a5→a4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rf8+ — rook f3→f8, gives check. Opponent replies Kh7 (king g8→h7).
3. Best move: Rf7+ — rook f8→f7, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, master, master vs master, short. The key move is Rf8+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/4n3/4N1p1/p5P1/1r1pK3/3P1R2/8/8 b - - 3 42

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