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

Position

White: king f4; rook a1; pawns f6/g5. Black: king a8; rook b8; bishop f7; pawn a2. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb1 — rook b8→b1. Now White to move.
2. Best move: g6 — pawn g5→g6. Opponent replies Rxa1 (rook b1→a1, captures rook).
3. Best move: gxf7 — pawn g6→f7, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rf1+ (rook a1→f1, gives check).
4. Best move: Kg5 — king f4→g5.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, defensive move, endgame, equality, long, sacrifice. The key move is g6.

Position data

FEN: kr6/5b2/5P2/6P1/5K2/8/p7/R7 b - - 0 53

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