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

Position

White: king g5; rook e4; pawn f3. Black: king d5; rook a1; pawn e5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg1+ — rook a1→g1, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kf5 — king g5→f5. Opponent replies Kd6 (king d5→d6).
3. Best move: Rxe5 — rook e4→e5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rg8 (rook g1→g8).
4. Best move: Re6+ — rook e5→e6, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Kf5.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/3kp1K1/4R3/5P2/8/r7 b - - 0 61

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