Chess Puzzle #2TRFs — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f1; rook d6; pawn f3. Black: king f8; knight d5; pawns d3/g6/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nf4 — knight d5→f4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rf6+ — rook d6→f6, gives check. Opponent replies Ke7 (king f8→e7).
3. Best move: Rxf4 — rook f6→f4, captures knight.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, master, short. The key move is Rf6+.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/8/3R2pp/3n4/8/3p1P2/8/5K2 b - - 2 54

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