Chess Puzzle #1GaJk — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Rating 794 · Beginner · crushing, discovered attack, endgame, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king b1; rook e3; pawns b3/e5/g4/h3. Black: king g7; rook e8; pawns a7/f7/g6/h7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: f6 — pawn f7→f6. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: exf6+ — pawn e5→f6, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kf7 (king g7→f7).
  3. Best move: Rxe8 — rook e3→e8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, discovered attack, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move exf6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 4r3/p4pkp/6p1/4P3/6P1/1P2R2P/8/1K6 b - - 2 37

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