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

Position

White: king c5; rook e3; pawns f4/g3/h4. Black: king f7; rook b6; pawns f5/g6/h5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re6 — rook b6→e6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxe6 — rook e3→e6, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxe6 (king f7→e6, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kc6 — king c5→c6. Opponent replies Ke7 (king e6→e7).
4. Best move: Kc7 — king c6→c7.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, master, rook endgame, zugzwang. The key move Rxe6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/5k2/1r4p1/2K2p1p/5P1P/4R1P1/8/8 b - - 5 73

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