Chess Puzzle #58wZ8 — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; rook f3; pawns a6/b4/e3. Black: king e5; rook b8; bishop f2; pawn g3. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g2 — pawn g3→g2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxf2 — king e2→f2, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rxb4 (rook b8→b4, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Rf8 — rook f3→f8. Opponent replies g1=B+ (pawn g2→g1, promotes to bishop, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxg1 — king f2→g1, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move Kxf2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 1r6/8/P7/4k3/1P6/4PRp1/4Kb2/8 b - - 2 69

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