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

Position

White: king h5; rook f5; pawn f3. Black: king d4; rook g6; pawn h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg5+ — rook g6→g5, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxg5 — rook f5→g5, captures rook. Opponent replies hxg5 (pawn h6→g5, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxg5 — king h5→g5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxg5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/6rp/5R1K/3k4/5P2/8/8 b - - 4 58

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