Chess Puzzle #sCwPS — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; rook f3; pawns b3/f7/g3. Black: king e6; rook f8; pawns b4/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd4 — king e3→d4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf7 — rook f8→f7, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rxf7 (rook f3→f7, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxf7 — king e6→f7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxf7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 5r2/5P2/4k3/7p/1p6/1P2KRP1/8/8 w - - 1 45

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