Chess Puzzle #0X7O2 — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d2; rook f7; pawns a2/c6. Black: king e5; bishop f5; pawns a3/b4/d4/f3. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: b3 — pawn b4→b3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf5+ — rook f7→f5, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf5 (king e5→f5, captures rook).
3. Best move: c7 — pawn c6→c7. Opponent replies b2 (pawn b3→b2).
4. Best move: c8=Q+ — pawn c7→c8, promotes to queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, promotion, sacrifice. The key move Rxf5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/5R2/2P5/4kb2/1p1p4/p4p2/P2K4/8 b - - 0 46

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