Chess Puzzle #tF792 — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e4; rook h7; pawn e6. Black: king e7; rook c6; pawn a7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd6 — king e7→d6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kf5 — king e4→f5. Opponent replies Rc2 (rook c6→c2).
3. Best move: Rd7+ — rook h7→d7, gives check. Opponent replies Kc6 (king d6→c6).
4. Best move: Rxa7 — rook d7→a7, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, exposed king, long, rook endgame. The key move is Kf5.

Position data

FEN: 8/p3k2R/2r1P3/8/4K3/8/8/8 b - - 2 55

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