Chess Puzzle #CZjCs — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h5; rook c7; pawns d7/f4. Black: king e6; rook d8; pawn h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxd7 — rook d8→d7, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: f5+ — pawn f4→f5, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf5 (king e6→f5, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Rxd7 — rook c7→d7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, deflection, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move is f5+.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/2RP3p/4k3/7K/5P2/8/8/8 b - - 1 60

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