Chess Puzzle #0qVFY — Intermediate, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c2; rook h2; pawns a3/b2/f2. Black: king d4; rook f8; pawns a4/b5/e4. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd2 — king c2→d2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf2+ — rook f8→f2, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Rxf2 (rook h2→f2, captures rook).
3. Best move: e3+ — pawn e4→e3, gives check. Opponent replies Ke1 (king d2→e1).
4. Best move: exf2+ — pawn e3→f2, captures rook, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, attraction, crushing, endgame, exposed king, fork, long, rook endgame, sacrifice. The key move Rxf2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 5r2/8/8/1p6/p2kp3/P7/1PK2P1R/8 w - - 0 44

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