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

Position

White: king g4; rook a7; pawn f5. Black: king f7; rook e8; pawn f6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re7 — rook e8→e7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxe7+ — rook a7→e7, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxe7 (king f7→e7, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kh5 — king g4→h5. Opponent replies Kf7 (king e7→f7).
4. Best move: Kh6 — king h5→h6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, master, rook endgame. The key move Rxe7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 4r3/R4k2/5p2/5P2/6K1/8/8/8 b - - 15 67

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