Chess Puzzle #1ei1X — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d4; rook g3; pawn g5. Black: king e6; rook e5; pawn g6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf5 — king e6→f5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rf3+ — rook g3→f3, gives check. Opponent replies Kg4 (king f5→g4).
3. Best move: Kxe5 — king d4→e5, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxf3 (king g4→f3, captures rook).
4. Best move: Kf6 — king e5→f6.

Tactical themes

crushing, deflection, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rf3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4k1p1/4r1P1/3K4/6R1/8/8 b - - 7 53

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