Chess Puzzle #03zL4 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Rating 986 · Beginner · crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king g1; rook g6; pawn g2. Black: king c7; rook b7; pawn h5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Ra7 — rook b7→a7. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Rg7+ — rook g6→g7, gives check. Opponent replies Kb6 (king c7→b6).
  3. Best move: Rxa7 — rook g7→a7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move is Rg7+.

Position data

FEN: 8/1rk5/6R1/7p/8/8/6P1/6K1 b - - 0 51

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