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

Position

White: king e3; rook f3; pawns b4/c3/d4/h4. Black: king f6; rook g3; pawns c4/d5/e6/f5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf3+ — rook g3→f3, captures rook, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxf3 — king e3→f3, captures rook. Opponent replies e5 (pawn e6→e5).
3. Best move: dxe5+ — pawn d4→e5, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Ke7 (king f6→e7).
4. Best move: Ke3 — king f3→e3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move dxe5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4pk2/3p1p2/1PpP3P/2P1KRr1/8/8 b - - 0 53

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