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

Position

White: king e5; rook e7; pawns a4/b3/c4/e6. Black: king g6; rook d6; knight h6; pawns a5/b6/c5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nf5 — knight h6→f5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rf7 — rook e7→f7. Opponent replies Rxe6+ (rook d6→e6, captures pawn, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxe6 — king e5→e6, captures rook. Opponent replies Nd4+ (knight f5→d4, gives check).
4. Best move: Ke7 — king e6→e7.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Rf7.

Position data

FEN: 8/4R3/1p1rP1kn/p1p1K3/P1P5/1P6/8/8 b - - 0 51

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