Chess Puzzle #0DlC2 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Rating 1026 · Beginner · crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame.

Position

White: king b3; rook b4; pawns a4/b2/c4/d3/e4/h5. Black: king a5; rook f3; pawns a7/e5/f4/h6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: c5 — pawn c4→c5. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Rxd3+ — rook f3→d3, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kc4 (king b3→c4).
  3. Best move: Rd4+ — rook d3→d4, gives check. Opponent replies Kc3 (king c4→c3).
  4. Best move: Rxb4 — rook d4→b4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxd3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/p7/7p/k3p2P/PRP1Pp2/1K1P1r2/1P6/8 w - - 0 44

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