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

Position

White: king g6; pawns f3/g4/h7. Black: king e5; rook a7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ra6+ — rook a7→a6, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kg5 — king g6→g5. Opponent replies Ra8 (rook a6→a8).
3. Best move: f4+ — pawn f3→f4, gives check. Opponent replies Ke6 (king e5→e6).
4. Best move: Kg6 — king g5→g6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Kg5.

Position data

FEN: 8/r6P/6K1/4k3/6P1/5P2/8/8 b - - 10 67

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