Chess Puzzle #2Daqg — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Rating 863 · Beginner · crushing, endgame, queen rook endgame, short, skewer.

Position

White: king b3; rook c3; pawns a3/b4/d6/f2/h3/h4. Black: king d5; queen d8; pawns f4/g7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kxd6 — king d5→d6, captures pawn. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Rd3+ — rook c3→d3, gives check. Opponent replies Ke7 (king d6→e7).
  3. Best move: Rxd8 — rook d3→d8, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, queen rook endgame, short, skewer. The key move is Rd3+.

Position data

FEN: 3q4/6p1/3P4/3k4/1P3p1P/PKR4P/5P2/8 b - - 17 79

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