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

Position

White: king g5; rook c8; pawn f6. Black: king d5; rook e4; pawn c4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re1 — rook e4→e1. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd8+ — rook c8→d8, gives check. Opponent replies Kc5 (king d5→c5).
3. Best move: f7 — pawn f6→f7. Opponent replies Rg1+ (rook e1→g1, gives check).
4. Best move: Kh4 — king g5→h4.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Rd8+.

Position data

FEN: 2R5/8/5P2/3k2K1/2p1r3/8/8/8 b - - 0 55

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