Chess Puzzle #wc45Q — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d5; rook f6; pawns b6/e4/f3/h3. Black: king d7; rook g3; pawns b7/e5/g5/h4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxh3 — rook g3→h3, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rf7+ — rook f6→f7, gives check. Opponent replies Ke8 (king d7→e8).
3. Best move: Ke6 — king d5→e6.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move is Rf7+.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p1k4/1P3R2/3Kp1p1/4P2p/5PrP/8/8 b - - 4 47

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