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

Position

White: king g4; rook f5; pawns d5/f4/h5. Black: king e6; rook d3; pawns f6/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxd5 — rook d3→d5, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxd5 — rook f5→d5, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxd5 (king e6→d5, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kf5 — king g4→f5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxd5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4kp1p/3P1R1P/5PK1/3r4/8/8 b - - 0 53

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