Chess Puzzle #9CIKu — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d4; rook g4; pawns b4/f3/g2. Black: king c6; rook f5; pawns b5/d5/g5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf4+ — rook f5→f4, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf4 — rook g4→f4, captures rook. Opponent replies gxf4 (pawn g5→f4, captures rook).
3. Best move: Ke5 — king d4→e5. Opponent replies d4 (pawn d5→d4).
4. Best move: Kxd4 — king e5→d4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxf4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2k5/1p1p1rp1/1P1K2R1/5P2/6P1/8 b - - 1 43

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