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

Position

White: king g3; rook c6. Black: king h6; rook f4; pawns g6/h5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg5 — king h6→g5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxg6+ — rook c6→g6, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxg6 (king g5→g6, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxf4 — king g3→f4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

deflection, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxg6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2R3pk/7p/5r2/6K1/8/8 b - - 8 53

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