Chess Puzzle #EtAE5 — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e4; rook c5; pawn f4. Black: king f6; rook f7; bishop e6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf5+ — bishop e6→f5, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf5+ — rook c5→f5, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies Ke7 (king f6→e7).
3. Best move: Rxf7+ — rook f5→f7, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf7 (king e7→f7, captures rook).
4. Best move: Kf5 — king e4→f5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, exposed king, long, zugzwang. The key move Rxf5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/5r2/4bk2/2R5/4KP2/8/8/8 b - - 10 64

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