Chess Puzzle #ggiR7 — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d3; rook c2; pawn a6. Black: king f4; rook f3; pawns e3/g3. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf2 — rook f3→f2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf2+ — rook c2→f2, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies exf2 (pawn e3→f2, captures rook).
3. Best move: Ke2 — king d3→e2.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxf2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/P7/8/5k2/3Kprp1/2R5/8 b - - 0 56

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