Chess Puzzle #C0je1 — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g4; rook c8; pawns g6/h6. Black: king g8; rook b5; bishop f8; pawn b3. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb4+ — rook b5→b4, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kf3 — king g4→f3. Opponent replies Rb5 (rook b4→b5).
3. Best move: h7+ — pawn h6→h7, gives check. Opponent replies Kg7 (king g8→g7).
4. Best move: Rxf8 — rook c8→f8, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rh5 (rook b5→h5).
5. Best move: Rg8+ — rook f8→g8, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, exposed king, pin, very long. The key move is Kf3.

Position data

FEN: 2R2bk1/8/6PP/1r6/6K1/1p6/8/8 b - - 0 58

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