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

Position

White: king e3; rook a7; pawns d7/f2/h3. Black: king e6; rook d4; pawns e5/h4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxd7 — rook d4→d7, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxd7 — rook a7→d7, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxd7 (king e6→d7, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kf3 — king e3→f3. Opponent replies Ke6 (king d7→e6).
4. Best move: Kg4 — king f3→g4.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxd7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/R2P4/4k3/4p3/3r3p/4K2P/5P2/8 b - - 10 51

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