Chess Puzzle #0LeHT — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Rating 704 · Beginner · crushing, endgame, master, short.

Position

White: king h1; rooks a1/f4; pawns f3/h2. Black: king h6; rook c7; knight b7; pawns b2/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rb1 — rook a1→b1. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Rc1+ — rook c7→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Kg2 (king h1→g2).
  3. Best move: Rxb1 — rook c1→b1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, master, short. The key move is Rc1+.

Position data

FEN: 8/1nr4p/6pk/8/5R2/5P2/1p5P/R6K w - - 0 43

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