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

Position

White: king f1; rook d7; pawns c4/e6/f4/f5. Black: king f6; rook h2; bishop d4; pawns c5/e4/h7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf2+ — rook h2→f2, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ke1 — king f1→e1. Opponent replies Kxf5 (king f6→f5, captures pawn).
3. Best move: e7 — pawn e6→e7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, endgame, short. The key move is Ke1.

Position data

FEN: 8/3R3p/4Pk2/2p2P2/2PbpP2/8/7r/5K2 b - - 1 42

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