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

Position

White: king f3; rook d1; pawns d4/f2/g5/h3. Black: king e6; rook a4; pawns e5/f7/h4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxd4 — rook a4→d4, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxd4 — rook d1→d4, captures rook. Opponent replies exd4 (pawn e5→d4, captures rook).
3. Best move: Ke4 — king f3→e4.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxd4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/5p2/4k3/4p1P1/r2P3p/5K1P/5P2/3R4 b - - 0 31

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