Chess Puzzle #LWM1z — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f2; rook c4; knight f3. Black: king f6; rook e3; pawns a4/c3/e6/f4. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a3 — pawn a4→a3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf4+ — rook c4→f4, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Ke7 (king f6→e7).
3. Best move: Kxe3 — king f2→e3, captures rook. Opponent replies c2 (pawn c3→c2).
4. Best move: Kd2 — king e3→d2.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move Rxf4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4pk2/8/p1R2p2/2p1rN2/5K2/8 b - - 3 44

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