Chess Puzzle #pVJBh — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g6; rook e8; pawns f6/g5. Black: king e6; rook a5; pawns b2/b7/c6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd7 — king e6→d7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Re7+ — rook e8→e7, gives check. Opponent replies Kd6 (king d7→d6).
3. Best move: Re1 — rook e7→e1. Opponent replies Ra1 (rook a5→a1).
4. Best move: f7 — pawn f6→f7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, endgame, long, quiet move, rook endgame. The key move is Re7+.

Position data

FEN: 4R3/1p6/2p1kPK1/r5P1/8/8/1p6/8 b - - 1 44

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