Chess Puzzle #4CNvU — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g4; rook c7; pawns b3/c4/d5/f5. Black: king f6; rook f2; pawns a5/b6/d6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf5 — rook f2→f5, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rf7+ — rook c7→f7, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf7 (king f6→f7, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxf5 — king g4→f5, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, deflection, endgame, master, rook endgame, short, zugzwang. The key move is Rf7+.

Position data

FEN: 8/2R5/1p1p1k2/p2P1P2/2P3K1/1P6/5r2/8 b - - 2 45

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