Chess Puzzle #Y2LA9 — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c3; rook f3; pawns g4/h3. Black: king d6; rook b4; pawns f7/g5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf4 — rook b4→f4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf4 — rook f3→f4, captures rook. Opponent replies gxf4 (pawn g5→f4, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kd4 — king c3→d4. Opponent replies f3 (pawn f4→f3).
4. Best move: Ke3 — king d4→e3.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxf4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/5p2/3k4/6p1/1r4P1/2K2R1P/8/8 b - - 6 47

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