Chess Puzzle #2B0Ht — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1103 · Beginner · advanced pawn, crushing, deflection, endgame, promotion, short.

Position

White: king g3; rook b3; bishop c3; pawns d4/g5. Black: king f7; rook c2; pawns a2/d5. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Ra3 — rook b3→a3. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Rxc3+ — rook c2→c3, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies Rxc3 (rook a3→c3, captures rook).
  3. Best move: a1=Q — pawn a2→a1, promotes to queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, deflection, endgame, promotion, short. The key move Rxc3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/5k2/8/3p2P1/3P4/1RB3K1/p1r5/8 w - - 0 59

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