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

Position

White: king g5; pawns f4/g6. Black: king e7; rook g8. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke6 — king e7→e6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: f5+ — pawn f4→f5, gives check. Opponent replies Ke5 (king e6→e5).
3. Best move: f6 — pawn f5→f6. Opponent replies Ke6 (king e5→e6).
4. Best move: f7 — pawn f6→f7. Opponent replies Ra8 (rook g8→a8).
5. Best move: Kh6 — king g5→h6.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, defensive move, endgame, equality, rook endgame, very long. The key move is f5+.

Position data

FEN: 6r1/4k3/6P1/6K1/5P2/8/8/8 b - - 0 63

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