Chess Puzzle #jTnlT — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c3; rook f5; pawn a6. Black: king e2; rook d2; pawns e5/f2. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: e4 — pawn e5→e4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf2+ — rook f5→f2, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf2 (king e2→f2, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxd2 — king c3→d2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 8/8/P7/4pR2/8/2K5/3rkp2/8 b - - 12 52

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