Chess Puzzle #1AzJm — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Rating 919 · Beginner · crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king h2; rook a6; pawns g2/h3. Black: king d8; rook d7; pawns a7/f7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kc7 — king d8→c7. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Rxa7+ — rook a6→a7, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kd8 (king c7→d8).
  3. Best move: Rxd7+ — rook a7→d7, captures rook, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxa7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 3k4/p2r1p2/R7/8/8/7P/6PK/8 b - - 4 32

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