Chess Puzzle #FJ0d5 — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g6; rook f6; pawns g5/h7. Black: king h8; rook c6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf6+ — rook c6→f6, captures rook, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxf6 — king g6→f6, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxh7 (king h8→h7, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Kf7 — king f6→f7.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move Kxf6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 7k/7P/2r2RK1/6P1/8/8/8/8 b - - 10 80

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