Chess Puzzle #0H6Dd — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Rating 919 · Beginner · crushing, defensive move, endgame, short.

Position

White: king d4; rook c4; pawns e4/g3/h4. Black: king e6; rook b4; pawns g6/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rxc4+ — rook b4→c4, captures rook, gives check. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kxc4 — king d4→c4, captures rook. Opponent replies Ke5 (king e6→e5).
  3. Best move: Kd3 — king c4→d3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move Kxc4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4k1p1/7p/1rRKP2P/6P1/8/8 b - - 9 64

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