Chess Puzzle #1phMw — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Rating 715 · Beginner · crushing, endgame, master, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king d1; rook d2; pawns a2/f3/g2/h3. Black: king f5; rook a3; pawns a6/g7/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kc2 — king d1→c2. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Rxa2+ — rook a3→a2, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kd3 (king c2→d3).
  3. Best move: Rxd2+ — rook a2→d2, captures rook, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, master, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxa2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/6p1/p6p/5k2/8/r4P1P/P2R2P1/3K4 w - - 0 37

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