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

Position

White: king e4; rook b2; pawns d3/e5/f4. Black: king c7; rook g4; knight d4; pawn b5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ne6 — knight d4→e6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kf5 — king e4→f5. Opponent replies Rxf4+ (rook g4→f4, captures pawn, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxe6 — king f5→e6, captures knight. Opponent replies Kb6 (king c7→b6).
4. Best move: Kd5 — king e6→d5.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 8/2k5/8/1p2P3/3nKPr1/3P4/1R6/8 b - - 0 47

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