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

Position

White: king f3; rook h5; pawns a4/b4/f5/h4. Black: king e5; rook f6; pawns a6/b6/c6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf5+ — rook f6→f5, captures pawn, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf5+ — rook h5→f5, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf5 (king e5→f5, captures rook).
3. Best move: a5 — pawn a4→a5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxf5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/ppp2r2/4kP1R/PP5P/5K2/8/8 b - - 0 52

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