Chess Puzzle #1ae9H — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g3; rook c6; pawns c5/f3/f4/h4. Black: king f5; rook c4; pawns f6/g6/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf4 — rook c4→f4, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf6+ — rook c6→f6, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf6 (king f5→f6, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxf4 — king g3→f4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, deflection, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxf6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2R2pp1/2P2k1p/2r2P1P/5PK1/8/8 b - - 1 46

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