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

Position

White: king f2; rook c8; pawn f3. Black: king g5; rook e5; pawn f5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf4 — king g5→f4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rc4+ — rook c8→c4, gives check. Opponent replies Kg5 (king f4→g5).
3. Best move: f4+ — pawn f3→f4, gives check. Opponent replies Kf6 (king g5→f6).
4. Best move: fxe5+ — pawn f4→e5, captures rook, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, long, rook endgame. The key move fxe5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 2R5/8/8/4rpk1/8/5P2/5K2/8 b - - 1 40

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