Chess Puzzle #Eh5Ij — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; rook f2; pawns g3/g4. Black: king h6; rook f6; pawn g5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf2+ — rook f6→f2, captures rook, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxf2 — king g2→f2, captures rook. Opponent replies Kg7 (king h6→g7).
3. Best move: Ke3 — king f2→e3. Opponent replies Kf6 (king g7→f6).
4. Best move: Kd4 — king e3→d4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Kxf2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/5r1k/6p1/6P1/6P1/5RK1/8 b - - 7 64

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