Chess Puzzle #27Ry4 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e4; rook h3; pawns c4/e5/f4/g4. Black: king f7; rook b7; bishop c5; pawns b6/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke6 — king f7→e6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: f5+ — pawn f4→f5, gives check. Opponent replies gxf5+ (pawn g6→f5, captures pawn, gives check).
3. Best move: gxf5+ — pawn g4→f5, captures pawn, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move gxf5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/1r3k1p/1p4p1/2b1P3/2P1KPP1/7R/8/8 b - - 1 39

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