Chess Puzzle #7VoLL — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c6; rook c1; pawns b5/c7. Black: king c8; rook b2; pawn f2. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f1=Q — pawn f2→f1, promotes to queen. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf1 — rook c1→f1, captures queen. Opponent replies Rf2 (rook b2→f2).
3. Best move: Rd1 — rook f1→d1. Opponent replies Rc2+ (rook f2→c2, gives check).
4. Best move: Kb6 — king c6→b6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, hanging piece, long, quiet move. The key move Rxf1 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2k5/2P5/2K5/1P6/8/8/1r3p2/2R5 b - - 4 55

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