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

Position

White: king f4; rook g2; pawns a2/b3/f3. Black: king f6; rook e6; pawns a5/b6/g6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re5 — rook e6→e5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxg6+ — rook g2→g6, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxg6 (king f6→g6, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxe5 — king f4→e5, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, deflection, endgame, master, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxg6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1p2rkp1/p7/5K2/1P3P2/P5R1/8 b - - 1 40

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