Chess Puzzle #1hCk0 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c2; rook f6; pawns a2/f5/g6. Black: king d7; rook g7; knight c6; pawns a4/b4. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc7 — king d7→c7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rf7+ — rook f6→f7, gives check. Opponent replies Kb6 (king c7→b6).
3. Best move: Rxg7 — rook f7→g7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, master, short. The key move is Rf7+.

Position data

FEN: 8/3k2r1/2n2RP1/5P2/pp6/8/P1K5/8 b - - 7 51

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