Chess Puzzle #ztXa7 — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f5; rook c7; pawn g7. Black: king e8; rook e7; bishop c4; pawns d5/h4. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf7+ — rook e7→f7, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ke6 — king f5→e6. Opponent replies d4+ (pawn d5→d4, gives check).
3. Best move: Rxc4 — rook c7→c4, captures bishop. Opponent replies Re7+ (rook f7→e7, gives check).
4. Best move: Kf6 — king e6→f6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Ke6.

Position data

FEN: 4k3/2R1r1P1/8/3p1K2/2b4p/8/8/8 b - - 0 54

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