Chess Puzzle #EsZEY — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e4; rook f1; knight g6; pawns a2/e6. Black: king g8; rook d2; bishop h6; pawns a4/b4/g7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxa2 — rook d2→a2, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rf8+ — rook f1→f8, gives check. Opponent replies Kh7 (king g8→h7).
3. Best move: e7 — pawn e6→e7. Opponent replies Re2+ (rook a2→e2, gives check).
4. Best move: Kf5 — king e4→f5.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, master. The key move is Rf8+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/6p1/4P1Nb/8/pp2K3/8/P2r4/5R2 b - - 8 45

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