Chess Puzzle #5QNAe — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b3; rook g7; pawns a6/c3. Black: king f3; rook f2; pawns d5/g3. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf1 — rook f2→f1. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rf7+ — rook g7→f7, gives check. Opponent replies Kg2 (king f3→g2).
3. Best move: Rxf1 — rook f7→f1, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxf1 (king g2→f1, captures rook).
4. Best move: a7 — pawn a6→a7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rf7+.

Position data

FEN: 8/6R1/P7/3p4/8/1KP2kp1/5r2/8 b - - 0 43

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