Chess Puzzle #7AC0K — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f2; rook e7; pawns a2/b2/f4/g3/h4. Black: king d5; rook d3; pawns a6/b7/c5/f5/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: b5 — pawn b7→b5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd7+ — rook e7→d7, gives check. Opponent replies Kc4 (king d5→c4).
3. Best move: Rxd3 — rook d7→d3, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxd3 (king c4→d3, captures rook).
4. Best move: g4 — pawn g3→g4. Opponent replies Ke4 (king d3→e4).
5. Best move: g5 — pawn g4→g5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, very long. The key move is Rd7+.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p2R3/p6p/2pk1p2/5P1P/3r2P1/PP3K2/8 b - - 4 30

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