Chess Puzzle #sTO6a — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; rook e5; pawn f3. Black: king h3; rook g3; pawns b5/g5/h5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g4 — pawn g5→g4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxh5+ — rook e5→h5, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kg2 (king h3→g2).
3. Best move: fxg4 — pawn f3→g4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

deflection, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxh5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/1p2R1pp/8/5Prk/4K3/8 b - - 2 42

Solve this puzzle interactively on Brilliant Knight — free tactics training powered by Stockfish 18, no signup required.