Chess Puzzle #2lhEP — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f6; rook h7; pawns b3/c4. Black: king f8; rook e8; pawns b6/c5/f4/g5/h3. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re6+ — rook e8→e6, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxe6 — king f6→e6, captures rook. Opponent replies g4 (pawn g5→g4).
3. Best move: Rf7+ — rook h7→f7, gives check. Opponent replies Kg8 (king f8→g8).
4. Best move: Rxf4 — rook f7→f4, captures pawn. Opponent replies g3 (pawn g4→g3).
5. Best move: Rg4+ — rook f4→g4, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, exposed king, hanging piece, rook endgame, very long. The key move Kxe6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4rk2/7R/1p3K2/2p3p1/2P2p2/1P5p/8/8 b - - 1 55

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