Chess Puzzle #p1ZqI — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g4; rook d8; pawns d7/f5. Black: king d6; rook f7; pawn f6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxd7 — rook f7→d7, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxd7+ — rook d8→d7, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxd7 (king d6→d7, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kh5 — king g4→h5. Opponent replies Kd6 (king d7→d6).
4. Best move: Kh6 — king h5→h6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxd7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 3R4/3P1r2/3k1p2/5P2/6K1/8/8/8 b - - 2 59

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