Chess Puzzle #156KJ — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Rating 978 · Beginner · crushing, endgame, hanging piece, short.

Position

White: king f1; rook g3; pawns f2/g2/h6. Black: king a4; rook b4; bishop c3; pawn c5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: c4 — pawn c5→c4. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Rxc3 — rook g3→c3, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rb1+ (rook b4→b1, gives check).
  3. Best move: Ke2 — king f1→e2.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, short. The key move Rxc3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/7P/2p5/kr6/2b3R1/5PP1/5K2 b - - 4 50

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