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

Position

White: king c6; pawns c5/d6/f4/g2/g4. Black: king f7; rook a5; pawns f6/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke6 — king f7→e6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: f5+ — pawn f4→f5, gives check. Opponent replies Kf7 (king e6→f7).
3. Best move: Kb6 — king c6→b6. Opponent replies Ra2 (rook a5→a2).
4. Best move: Kc7 — king b6→c7.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 8/5kp1/2KP1p1p/r1P5/5PP1/8/6P1/8 b - - 4 55

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