Chess Puzzle #0wLuz — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e6; rook c5; pawn g5. Black: king h7; rook f4; pawns a6/b5/g6/h5. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf5 — rook f4→f5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf5 — rook c5→f5, captures rook. Opponent replies gxf5 (pawn g6→f5, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kf7 — king e6→f7. Opponent replies h4 (pawn h5→h4).
4. Best move: g6+ — pawn g5→g6, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxf5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/7k/p3K1p1/1pR3Pp/5r2/8/8/8 b - - 3 56

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