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

Position

White: king f3; rook d4; pawns a5/c3/g3/h4. Black: king c5; rook f6; pawns a6/c7/f5/h5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd6 — rook f6→d6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxd6 — rook d4→d6, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxd6 (king c5→d6, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kf4 — king f3→f4. Opponent replies Ke6 (king d6→e6).
4. Best move: Kg5 — king f4→g5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxd6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/2p5/p4r2/P1k2p1p/3R3P/2P2KP1/8/8 b - - 1 45

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