Chess Puzzle #42kgq — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g7; rook b7; pawn e5. Black: king e8; rook d3; pawns g5/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd7+ — rook d3→d7, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxd7 — rook b7→d7, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxd7 (king e8→d7, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kf7 — king g7→f7. Opponent replies g4 (pawn g5→g4).
4. Best move: e6+ — pawn e5→e6, gives check. Opponent replies Kd6 (king d7→d6).
5. Best move: e7 — pawn e6→e7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, exposed king, rook endgame, very long. The key move Rxd7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4k3/1R4K1/7p/4P1p1/8/3r4/8/8 b - - 0 56

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