Chess Puzzle #Fj4om — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; rook g7; pawns e7/f4/g2/h2. Black: king d8; rook b3; pawns a5/b6/c4/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke8 — king d8→e8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: f5 — pawn f4→f5. Opponent replies Rb1+ (rook b3→b1, gives check).
3. Best move: Kf2 — king g1→f2. Opponent replies Rb5 (rook b1→b5).
4. Best move: g4 — pawn g2→g4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, quiet move, rook endgame. The key move is f5.

Position data

FEN: 3k4/4P1R1/1p5p/p7/2p2P2/1r6/6PP/6K1 b - - 0 35

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