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

Position

White: king g3; rook e4; pawns f3/g4/h3. Black: king f7; rook f4; pawns f6/g5/g7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg6 — king f7→g6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf4 — rook e4→f4, captures rook. Opponent replies gxf4+ (pawn g5→f4, captures rook, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxf4 — king g3→f4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, master, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxf4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/5kp1/5p2/6p1/4RrP1/5PKP/8/8 b - - 2 46

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