Chess Puzzle #cjsxz — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c5; rook a6; pawns c4/f6. Black: king f7; rook f3; pawn g6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf6 — rook f3→f6, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf6+ — rook a6→f6, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf6 (king f7→f6, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kd6 — king c5→d6. Opponent replies Kf7 (king f6→f7).
4. Best move: c5 — pawn c4→c5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxf6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/5k2/R4Pp1/2K5/2P5/5r2/8/8 b - - 4 50

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