Chess Puzzle #14TJf — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1163 · Beginner · crushing, defensive move, endgame, short.

Position

White: king f3; rook d3; pawns g4/h3. Black: king e5; rook d5; pawns f7/g5/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rxd5+ — rook d3→d5, captures rook, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kxd5 — king e5→d5, captures rook. Opponent replies Ke3 (king f3→e3).
  3. Best move: Ke5 — king d5→e5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move Kxd5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/5p2/7p/3rk1p1/6P1/3R1K1P/8/8 w - - 0 55

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