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

Position

White: king g4; rook a8; pawn f4. Black: king g6; rook d5; pawn f6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf5 — rook d5→f5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rg8+ — rook a8→g8, gives check. Opponent replies Kf7 (king g6→f7).
3. Best move: Kxf5 — king g4→f5, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxg8 (king f7→g8, captures rook).
4. Best move: Kxf6 — king f5→f6, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, deflection, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rg8+.

Position data

FEN: R7/8/5pk1/3r4/5PK1/8/8/8 b - - 2 52

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