Chess Puzzle #0RlF7 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h6; pawns f6/g6/h4. Black: king g8; rook e1. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re6 — rook e1→e6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: f7+ — pawn f6→f7, gives check. Opponent replies Kf8 (king g8→f8).
3. Best move: Kh7 — king h6→h7. Opponent replies Rf6 (rook e6→f6).
4. Best move: g7+ — pawn g6→g7, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is f7+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/8/5PPK/8/7P/8/8/4r3 b - - 2 60

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