Chess Puzzle #utiuC — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f2; rook a7; pawns a4/b7/g2. Black: king f5; rook b3; pawns e5/f6/g4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf4 — king f5→f4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: a5 — pawn a4→a5. Opponent replies Rb2+ (rook b3→b2, gives check).
3. Best move: Ke1 — king f2→e1. Opponent replies Ke3 (king f4→e3).
4. Best move: Kd1 — king e1→d1.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, quiet move, rook endgame. The key move is a5.

Position data

FEN: 8/RP6/5p2/4pk2/P5p1/1r6/5KP1/8 b - - 0 42

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