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

Position

White: king f3; rook b8; pawns b7/c3/d4/h2. Black: king e7; rook b1; pawns d5/e6/f7/g5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf1+ — rook b1→f1, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kg4 — king f3→g4. Opponent replies Rg1+ (rook f1→g1, gives check).
3. Best move: Kh5 — king g4→h5. Opponent replies Rb1 (rook g1→b1).
4. Best move: Kxg5 — king h5→g5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Kg4.

Position data

FEN: 1R6/1P2kp2/4p3/3p2p1/3P4/2P2K2/7P/1r6 b - - 0 42

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