Chess Puzzle #fw9h4 — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; rook e6; pawns a4/b2/d6/e4. Black: king f4; rook b3; pawns a5/b6/e5/g4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kxe4 — king f4→e4, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxe5+ — rook e6→e5, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxe5 (king e4→e5, captures rook).
3. Best move: d7 — pawn d6→d7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, endgame, equality, rook endgame, sacrifice, short. The key move Rxe5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1p1PR3/p3p3/P3Pkp1/1r6/1P2K3/8 b - - 0 47

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