Chess Puzzle #7fH5o — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f5; rook c6; pawns d6/g2/g3/h2. Black: king h7; rook d3; knight c5; pawns g5/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nb3 — knight c5→b3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rc7+ — rook c6→c7, gives check. Opponent replies Kg8 (king h7→g8).
3. Best move: d7 — pawn d6→d7. Opponent replies Kf8 (king g8→f8).
4. Best move: Ke6 — king f5→e6.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Rc7+.

Position data

FEN: 8/7k/2RP3p/2n2Kp1/8/3r2P1/6PP/8 b - - 6 49

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