Chess Puzzle #2hGtS — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g3; rook g5; pawns a5/h4. Black: king f6; rook f4; pawns a6/b7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf5 — rook f4→f5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf5+ — rook g5→f5, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf5 (king f6→f5, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kf3 — king g3→f3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxf5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p6/p4k2/P5R1/5r1P/6K1/8/8 b - - 1 42

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