Chess Puzzle #4ONfT — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f7; rook f3; pawn f5. Black: king h6; rook g5; pawns f6/g7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g6 — pawn g7→g6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: fxg6 — pawn f5→g6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rc5 (rook g5→c5).
3. Best move: Rh3+ — rook f3→h3, gives check. Opponent replies Kg5 (king h6→g5).
4. Best move: Rg3+ — rook h3→g3, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move fxg6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/5Kp1/5p1k/5Pr1/8/5R2/8/8 b - - 16 72

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